Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Stroke

Increased risk seen with use of combined pill, progestin-only pills, combined vaginal ring, patch, and progestin-only implant

Two studies show endovascular thrombectomy does not lead to better outcomes at 90 days or result in lower incidence of death

Additionally, during more than five years of follow-up, risk for stroke-related death also reduced

End of primary school may be the age of greatest vulnerability for mental health conditions

Glial fibrillary acidic protein concentrations strongly elevated in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage versus ischemic stroke, stroke mimics

Significant dose-effect seen between flossing frequency and reduction in incident ischemic stroke

Protective effect more pronounced for ischemic stroke and in women with migraine without aura

Many of the risk factors for heart disease are continuing to increase

Lower levels of free factor XI and fewer bleeding events seen in patients with atrial fibrillation at moderate-to-high risk for stroke

47 recommendations developed in areas relevant to primary care, including transition to community, motor therapy, mental health