Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Stroke
ASA: Intensive BP Control Lowers Bleeding Risk in Stroke Patients
Findings seen among patients with ischemic stroke, high systolic BP receiving alteplase for thrombolysis
American Stroke Association, Feb. 6-8
The American Heart Association International Stroke Conference 2019 The annual International Stroke Conference of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) was held...
ASA: Increased Odds of Stroke, MI With E-Cigarette Use
E-cigarettes linked to increased odds of stroke, myocardial infarction, angina or coronary heart disease
ASA: Flu-Like Illness Linked to Increased Risk for Stroke
Second study shows patients more likely to have ILI within 30 days preceding cervical artery dissection
Most Stroke Survivors ≥50 Years Report Complete Mental Health
Odds of being in complete mental health up more than fourfold for those with at least one confidant
Employment, Earning Losses Noted After Cardiovascular Events
Fewer patients admitted to hospital for MI, cardiac arrest, stroke working at three years postevent
Global Lifetime Risk for Stroke About 25 Percent in 2016
Estimated risk from age 25 years onward is 24.9 percent, with geographic variation in risk
FDA Warns of Rare Stroke Risk With Multiple Sclerosis Drug
Alemtuzumab label will be updated to include the risk for stroke and arterial dissection
In-Hospital Infection May Up Readmission After Stroke
However, when specific types of infections assessed, only UTI significantly tied to readmission
Half of Women to Develop Stroke, Dementia, or Parkinsonism
Third of men to develop at least one of these; women more likely to experience both stroke and dementia
