Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Stroke
Less Than Half of Stroke Discharges Prescribed a Statin
Prescribing differences by age, sex seen in 'Stroke Belt' in the southern U.S. versus rest of nation
Higher Risk of Dementia Seen in Those Hailing From ‘Stroke Belt’
Study found odds for cognitive decline higher for those born in certain southeastern U.S. states
Mortality, Second Stroke Risk Up for Initially Stable Survivors
Ongoing care is essential to prevent recurrence, researchers say
Rivaroxaban OK for Stroke Prevention in Cancer Patients
Safety, efficacy in cancer patients similar to the general population
Teenage Weight Gain Could Up Odds of Later Stroke Risk
But children who lose weight by age 20 can reduce the risk, researchers say
Head Positioning May Not Be Key to Acute Stroke Outcome
Research suggests patients will do as well sitting up as following doctor's orders to lie on their backs
Horseback Riding May Improve Function in Late-Phase Stroke
Music-and-rhythm therapy also shown to help improve balance and memory
Type of Hospital Doesn’t Impact Thrombolysis Outcomes in Stroke
Similar outcomes seen for comprehensive stroke centers, primary stroke centers, telestroke system
Stroke Risk Elevated in Elderly Patients With Cirrhosis
Magnitude of association higher for intracerebral, subarachnoid hemorrhage versus ischemic stroke
Intra-Arterial Treatment Effective With Extracranial Carotid Disease
IAT seems to be at least as effective for patients with acute ischemic stroke, with versus without ECD
