Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Stroke
Sonolysis Reduces Risk for Periprocedural Cerebrovascular Events During Carotid Endarterectomy
Significant reduction seen in primary end point of composite incidence of ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack, death within 30 days
ACC: Cannabis Use Linked to Increased Risk for MI in People Aged 50 Years...
Increased risk seen for adverse cardiovascular events, including myocardial infarction, stroke, heart failure, mortality
Self-Perceived Stress Linked to Cryptogenic Ischemic Stroke
Higher stress as a discrete measure and moderate stress associated with CIS in women, but not in men
FDA Approves TNKase for Acute Ischemic Stroke
The five-second intravenous bolus offers faster, simpler administration than Activase
Smoking Linked to Cryptogenic Ischemic Stroke in Young Adults
Strongest link seen for those with >20 pack-years
American Stroke Association, Feb. 5-7
ASA: Intra-Arterial Tenecteplase Beneficial for Large Vessel Occlusion
Improved likelihood of excellent outcome seen with intra-arterial tenecteplase after successful endovascular recanalization
ASA: Alteplase Ups Outcomes at 4.5 to 24 Hours After Symptom Onset in Acute...
Significantly more patients with acute ischemic stroke achieved primary outcome of 0 or 1 on modified Rankin scale at 90 days
Ischemic Stroke Risk Higher With Use of Contemporary Hormonal Contraceptives
Increased risk seen with use of combined pill, progestin-only pills, combined vaginal ring, patch, and progestin-only implant
ASA: Mechanical Removal of Clot No Better Than Best Medical Treatment for Medium or...
Two studies show endovascular thrombectomy does not lead to better outcomes at 90 days or result in lower incidence of death
