Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Stroke
In Stroke Survivors, Cost-Related Non-Adherence Down After ACA
Among adult survivors of stroke, Medicaid increased, non-adherence decreased after ACA implementation
Breastfeeding Linked to Lower Risk of Stroke Post-Menopause
Stroke risk 19 percent lower with breastfeeding for one to six months; stronger link for longer duration
Ultra-Early Neurological Deterioration Common in Stroke
Seen most often in intracranial hemorrhage patients and tied to worse three-month outcomes
U.K. Campaign Hasn’t Aided Patient Presentations for TIA, Minor CVA
Medical attention seeking no higher with Face, Arm, Speech, Time campaign for minor stroke symptoms
Half of CV Events Occur from Two to Five Years Post-TIA, -Stroke
Composite outcome occurred in 12.9 percent; 50.1 percent of events in second to fifth years
Synthetic Cannabis May Increase Ischemic Cardiomyopathy Risk
Ischemic cardiomyopathy described in young male, which was attributed to synthetic cannabinoid use
Under New Guidelines, More Stroke Survivors With HTN Dx
Also, more are not within recommended BP target compared with Joint National Committee report
Disparities for Risk of Recurrent Hemorrhagic Stroke Unexplained
Higher risk of second hemorrhagic stroke in blacks, Hispanics, not fully explained by hypertension severity
CDC: Outpatient Rehab Rates Suboptimal for Stroke Survivors
Based on data from four states, in 2015, 35.5 percent of adult stroke survivors used outpatient rehab
Clopidogrel + Aspirin Cuts Ischemic Events in Stroke, TIA
However, combination is associated with increased risk of major hemorrhage within 90 days
