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ReviewJournal of clinical medicine2024

Advancements in Modern Treatment Approaches for Central Post-Stroke Pain: A Narrative Review.

Auste Asadauskas, Andrea Stieger, Markus M Luedi, Lukas Andereggen

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Review in Journal of clinical medicine, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

8 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Auste AsadauskasDepartment of Neurosurgery, Cantonal Hospital of Aarau, 5001 Aarau, Switzerland.
Andrea StiegerDepartment of Anaesthesiology, Rescue- and Pain Medicine, Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen, 9007 St. Gallen, Switzerland.
Markus M LuediDepartment of Anaesthesiology, Rescue- and Pain Medicine, Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen, 9007 St. Gallen, Switzerland.ORCID 0000-0002-9049-2584
Lukas AndereggenDepartment of Neurosurgery, Cantonal Hospital of Aarau, 5001 Aarau, Switzerland.ORCID 0000-0003-1764-688X

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purpose of reviewCentral post-stroke pain (CPSP) poses a multifaceted challenge in medical practice, necessitating a thorough and multidisciplinary approach for its diagnosis and treatment. This review examines current methods for addressing CPSP, highlighting both pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies. It covers the mechanisms and clinical effectiveness of these treatments in managing CPSP and emphasizes the importance of personalized treatment plans, given the varied causes of CPSP. RECENT

findingsRecent advancements have illuminated diverse treatment modalities for CPSP. Pharmacotherapy spans from conventional analgesics to anticonvulsants and antidepressants, tailored to mitigate the neuropathic characteristics of CPSP. Non-pharmacological interventions, including physical therapy and psychological strategies, are pivotal in managing CPSP's chronic nature. For cases resistant to standard treatments, advanced interventions such as nerve blocks and surgical procedures like deep brain stimulation (DBS) or motor cortex stimulation (MCS) are considered. Additionally, innovative technologies such as neuromodulation techniques and personalized medicine are emerging as promising avenues to enhance therapeutic outcomes and improve quality of life for individuals grappling with CPSP. SUMMARY: Modern approaches in managing CPSP require an interdisciplinary and patient-centric approach. Customizing treatment plans to address the specific etiology and symptoms of CPSP is crucial. Pharmacotherapy remains fundamental, encompassing medications such as anticonvulsants and antidepressants tailored to manage neuropathic pain. Integrating non-pharmacological interventions is crucial for providing comprehensive care. Additionally, investigating innovative technologies and personalized medicine presents promising opportunities to enhance treatment results and elevate the quality of life for those suffering from CPSP. Ultimately, an integrated approach that acknowledges the multifaceted nature of CPSP is essential for effective management and patient well-being.

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central post-stroke paininterventionmedical treatmentstrokesurgery

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PMID39336863
PMCPMC11432561

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