Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Stroke
Virtual Reality Effective for Post-Stroke Upper Extremity Rehab
Functional improvements similar in patients undergoing virtual reality, conventional training
Outcomes for Atrial Fibrillation Similar With Dabigatran, Warfarin
Ischemic stroke, extracranial bleeding rates similar; lower risk of intracranial bleeding with dabigatran
AHA: Drinking Coffee May Cut Risk of Heart Failure, Stroke
Each additional cup consumed per week tied to a decrease in risk compared with no coffee intake
Thrombectomy May Be Best in Stroke Patients With Mismatch
Benefit for patients well six to 24 hours earlier with mismatch in clinical deficit severity, infarct volume
PPI Use Linked to Increased Risk of Ischemic Stroke, MI
Risks of first-time stroke, myocardial infarction up especially for long-term users, at high doses
2004 to 2014 Saw Increases in Risk Factors in Ischemic Stroke
Increases in prevalence of hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, smoking, and drug abuse in AIS
Low-Dose Alteplase No Better for Acute Ischemic Stroke
No differences between low, standard dose in treatment effects for poor outcomes by age, ethnicity
Low-Dose Oxygen No Benefit in Adults With Acute Stroke
Prophylactic use of low-dose continuous or nocturnal oxygen not linked to a better outcome
Warfarin, Rivaroxaban Similarly Safe, Effective
Findings among cases of mild atrial fibrillation-related acute ischemic stroke
Stem Cell Factor Tied to Reduced Risk of Cardiac Events, Death
High levels of SCF linked to lower cardiovascular and all-cause mortality, heart failure, stroke
