Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Stroke
In-Hospital Infection May Up Readmission After Stroke
However, when specific types of infections assessed, only UTI significantly tied to readmission
Half of Women to Develop Stroke, Dementia, or Parkinsonism
Third of men to develop at least one of these; women more likely to experience both stroke and dementia
Independent Links for Genetics, Lifestyle With Incident Stroke
Significantly increased risk for high versus low genetic risk, unfavorable versus favorable lifestyle
Montreal Cognitive Assessment Predicts Outcomes After Stroke
Brief screening tool is feasible in the setting of acute stroke
Skills-Based Intervention Did Not Cut Systolic BP After Stroke, TIA
But significant drop in systolic BP with culturally tailored program seen in Hispanic individuals
Sleep Duration, Stroke Link Varies With Race, Sex
Short sleep duration linked to reduced risk for black men; risk up for white men with long sleep duration
Net Benefit of Anticoagulants for A-Fib Varies With Stroke Rate
Benefit of warfarin anticoagulation varies with varying published stroke rates
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
