Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Stroke

Findings show highest risk in the first four months post-TBI, but risk remains regardless of severity or type of injury

Stroke incidence higher for Black than White individuals; stage 2 hypertension tied to substantially higher stroke risk compared with normal BP

Cumulative hazard of death increased in association with hemorrhagic stroke, but not with ischemic stroke

In addition to increased risk for death, hospital and ICU lengths of stay are longer

Additionally, patients with acute ischemic stroke at higher risk for developing depression than patients with acute myocardial infarction

Authors say known IV drug users who have infective endocarditis should be screened carefully for symptoms of cardiovascular disease

Continuous quality improvement should minimize delays in door-to-puncture and door-to-reperfusion time

Event rates for time to first fatal or nonfatal stroke significantly reduced for IPE versus placebo

Despite high awareness, secondary stroke prevention strategies are low

Dose-dependent relationship seen between severity of retinopathy and all-cause mortality