Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Stroke
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
Increased Risk of MI, Stroke for Patients With Hip Fracture
30-day cumulative incidence substantially higher than among general population
Meth Use Tied to Higher Risk of Stroke in Younger People
Predominately hemorrhagic strokes associated with methamphetamine use
Higher BMI in Childhood Linked to Adult Stroke Risk
Increased risk of early adult ischemic stroke with increase in BMI z score from ages 7 to 13 years
Radioiodine Therapy for Thyroid Cancer Doesn’t Up Stroke Risk
I-131 therapy group showed no significantly higher risk of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke
