Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Stroke
Many A-Fib Patients Not Getting Appropriate Anticoagulation Rx
More than 80 percent of ischemic stroke patients weren't getting adequate anticoagulation
ACC: Cannabis Tied to Higher Odds for Stroke, Heart Failure
Cannabis associated with 26 percent increased risk of stroke, 10 percent increased risk of heart failure
Migraine Consistently Tied to Cervical Artery Dissection
In young patients with ischemic stroke, migraine associated with cervical artery dissection
American Stroke Association, Feb. 22-24
The American Heart Association's International Stroke Conference The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's annual International Stroke Conference was held from Feb. 22 to...
ASA: Vagus Nerve Stimulation May Enhance Stroke Recovery
Findings among small group of stroke patients with chronic arm weakness
ASA: Pre-Hospital tPA May Reduce Stroke Disability
Findings for patients given tPA in a mobile stroke unit
ASA: Male Stroke Patients Twice As Likely to Get Timely tPA
Researchers not sure why the disparity exists
ASA: Headache Precedes Stroke More Often in Kids Than Adults
However, ischemic strokes still very rare in children
ASA: Exercise Boosts Cognitive Function After Stroke
Most effective programs offer exercises aimed at strength, balance, stretching, and aerobic fitness
ASA: Not Enough Stroke Patients Being Treated With tPA
Minorities, women, seniors on Medicare, rural residents less likely to be diagnosed in time for tPA
