Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Stroke
Strong SSRI May Be Tied to Small Decrease in Ischemic Stroke Risk
Rate of myocardial infarction similar with current use of strong, weak selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
Authors Say Lower BP Targets May Cut Recurrent Stroke Risk
Data from randomized trial with nonsignificant findings added to updated meta-analysis
Testosterone Replacement Therapy May Increase Cardiovascular Risk
Increased risk in men on TRT for composite of heart attack, ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack
Initiating Stroke Tx 15 Minutes Earlier Can Improve Outcomes
Findings seen in patients with acute ischemic stroke treated with endovascular-reperfusion therapy
Extremely Low LDL Cholesterol May Up Stroke Risk
Higher hemorrhagic stroke risk seen for individuals with low-density lipoprotein cholesterol <70 mg/dL
Neurofilament Light Chain Levels Predict Stroke Risk in Diabetes
Adding NfL to predictive score, including race and Framingham Stroke Risk Score, ups C-statistic
Infections Tied to Subsequent Risk for Acute Ischemic Stroke
Correlation highest for UTI; smaller-magnitude associations seen for UTI with intracerebral hemorrhage
Poststroke Headache Common in Pediatric Stroke Survivors
Headache more than 30 days after stroke especially likely in older pediatric stroke survivors
Greater Long-Term Decline in Stroke Seen Among Older Adults
Continued focus on prevention efforts needed to lower risk for midlife ischemic strokes
Long Working Hours Linked to Increased Stroke Risk
Correlation stronger for white-collar workers younger than 50 years
