Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Stroke
Stem Cells Can Restore Motor Function in Stroke Patients
Experimental procedure helps restore movement even a year after stroke
Hyperglycemia Tied to Outcomes in Pediatric Stroke
Infarct volume, hyperglycemia linked to poor neurological outcome in arterial ischemic stroke
![Treatment with sulfonylureas (ATP-sensitive potassium [KATP] channel blockers) may inhibit the neuroprotective effects of KATP channel activation and increase the risk of stroke](https://www.ehealth-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/18120-1.jpeg "Sulfonylureas May Inhibit KATP Channel Neuroprotection")
Sulfonylureas May Inhibit KATP Channel Neuroprotection
Treatment with sulfonylureas may increase the risk of stroke mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes
Major Stroke May Be Prevented by Taking Aspirin After TIA
Researchers find risk is reduced by as much as 80 percent
Improved Outcomes With Fast Reperfusion in Acute Stroke
Among patients with acute stroke treated with stent retrievers, fast reperfusion tied to better outcomes
Inaccuracy in Administrative Hospital Coding Data
Inaccuracy such as weekday admissions of false-positive cases with low case fatality
U.S. Stroke Hospitalizations Down Overall, but Rising for Some
Higher rates reported for younger adults, blacks
Blood Pressure Patterns Could Help Predict Stroke Risk
Odds increase with rapid rise in middle age
Low-Dose Alteplase Not Noninferior for Ischemic Stroke
For primary outcome of death and disability at 90 days, low dose not noninferior to standard dose
Ticagrelor Doesn’t Beat Aspirin in Ischemic Stroke, TIA
Ticagrelor not superior to aspirin for reducing composite of stroke, myocardial infarction, death
