Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Stroke
ASA: Certain Factors Up Odds of Post-Stroke Bowel Obstruction
Post-acute ischemic stroke GI bowel obstruction predicts in-hospital complications, disability, death
ASA: Stroke Caregiving Costs Higher Than Previously Thought
Average annual cost for caregiving for elderly stroke survivor estimated at $11,300
ASA: Long-Term Seizure Risk for Patients With Stroke
Substantial proportion of patients with stroke develop seizure; similar rate to that in TBI patients
ASA: Pioglitazone After Stroke, TIA Helpful in Insulin Resistance
Linked to reduction in risk of stroke, myocardial infarction in patients with insulin resistance
ASA: Pregnancy at Advanced Age Ups Hemorrhagic Stroke Risk
After adjustment for multiple variables, significantly increased risk in postmenopausal women
IV Thrombolysis Aids Patients Dependent Before Their Stroke
Study finds favorable results among older adults who already had health problems
Pre-Stroke Aspirin Use May Reduce Stroke Severity
Less stroke severity for aspirin users versus nonusers with large artery atherosclerosis
Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit Feasible for Acute Stroke Care
Significantly shorter times from door to CT completion and to intravenous thrombolysis
Endovascular Tx Beats tPA Alone for Stroke Patients
Patients who had procedure were more likely to have functional independence after 90 days
Influenza Vaccine Linked to Reduced Stroke Incidence
Reduction in stroke incidence observed in first 59 days after influenza vaccination
