Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Stroke
Gaps ID’d in Hospitals’ Likelihood of Adopting Stroke Care Certification
Hospitals in low-income and rural communities less likely to receive stroke certification than those in general communities
Newly Detected Vascular Risk Factors Common in Stroke Patients
Newly diagnosed vascular risk factors common in patients with acute ischemic stroke include dyslipidemia, hypertension, atrial fibrillation
Digital Tool Accurate for Tracking Movement During Stroke Rehab
Trained model accurately decomposed rehab activities into elemental function motions, outperformed ML models
USPSTF Recommends Against Beta Carotene, Vitamin E Supplements
No benefit seen for cardiovascular disease, cancer prevention; evidence insufficient for assessing pros and cons of multivitamins
More Sitting Time Tied to Mortality, CVD in Both Rich, Poor Countries
Association seen across countries at all economic levels but particularly among low- and lower-middle-income countries
More Physical Activity, Less Sitting May Lower Risk for Stroke
Sedentary time, longer bouts in particular, may increase risk for stroke
Stroke Risk Low for Non-Surgically Treated Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis
Authors say findings suggest medical management to lower stroke risk from asymptomatic carotid stenosis may be a viable option
Guideline Updated for Management of Spontaneous ICH
Some in-hospital therapies and prophylactic treatments may confer no benefit or are potentially harmful and should be reconsidered
Early Tracheostomy No Aid for Severe Stroke Outcomes
Findings for six-month functional outcomes among patients with severe stroke receiving mechanical ventilation
Modified Cardiac Rehab May Cut Mortality Risk for Stroke Survivors
As part of stroke recovery program, modified cardiac rehab may lower all-cause one-year mortality, improve overall and cardiovascular function
