title: [Effectiveness of mesoglycan in the prevention of cerebral ischemia].
abstract: 40 subjects who had a transitory ischemic cerebral attack were treated with Mesoglycan and controlled for two consecutive years. Only four patients showed relapse of ischemic cerebral attacks. There was also noted a positive effect on the patients' quality of life, examined using psycometric scales.
authors.affiliation: Università degli Studi dell'Insubria, Patologia Medica, Ospedale di Circolo, Varese, Italia.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bettini
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Maino
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gorini
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006025:Glycosaminoglycans / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D002546:Ischemic Attack, Transient / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011594:Psychometrics; D011788:Quality of Life; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D006025:Glycosaminoglycans; C040617:mesoglycan