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The risk of stroke is low following emergency department discharge with a diagnosis of peripheral vestibular disorder; however

Low Risk of Stroke After Peripheral Vestibular Disorder

Risk of stroke within 30 days 0.18 percent after ER discharge for peripheral vestibular disorder
Childhood cancer survivors who have had one stroke are at high risk for having another

Childhood CA Survivors Who Have Stroke at Higher Risk of Second

Rate is double that of people without cancer who've lived through one stroke
The CHADS2 atrial fibrillation risk score is the best predictor of postoperative stroke or death regardless of type of surgery

CHADS2 Best Predictor of Postoperative Mortality Risk

The atrial fibrillation risk score also improves post-surgery stroke prediction
Survivors of intracerebral hemorrhage may be at higher risk for recurrence if their blood pressure isn't under control

Fewer Repeat Hemorrhagic Strokes With Better BP Control

More research needed to assess benefits and risks of tighter blood pressure control
Working long hours is associated with increased risk of stroke

Long Work Hours Linked to Increased Risk of Stroke

Association with coronary heart disease is smaller; dose-response association seen for stroke
Use of emergency medical service transport varies by race and sex among U.S. stroke patients

Some Minorities Less Likely to Call 911 for Stroke

Hispanic, Asian men and women, black women have lower usage of EMS transport
Stroke victims still aren't getting treated soon enough

More Progress Needed to Get Stroke Patients Rapid Care

Researchers find transport time to specialized center sometimes longer than two hours
Older smokers who experience migraines appear to be at increased risk of stroke

Older Smokers With Migraines May Face Added Stroke Risk

Researchers find no increased risk among nonsmokers
Many U.S. hospitals overestimate their ability to provide fast delivery of tissue plasminogen activator to stroke patients

Adherence to Stroke Guidelines Overestimated by Hospitals

Study shows delivery of tissue plasminogen activator is often later than staff believes
Stroke risk is increased with secondhand smoke exposure

Secondhand Smoke Exposure Tied to Increased Stroke Risk

After adjustment for other stroke factors, increased risk among those with SHS exposure