Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Stroke
Follow-Up Delta CHA2DS2-VASc Score Better Predicts CVA in A-Fib
CHA2DS2-VASc score not static; most a-fib patients develop new risk factor before ischemic stroke
Outcome Scores Predict Discharge Destination Post Stroke
Outcome measure scores strongly predict discharge destination after acute, subacute stroke
Gingko Biloba Extract Found Effective in Acute Ischemic Stroke
GBE plus aspirin alleviates cognitive, neurological deficits with no effect on adverse, vascular events
Ablation Cuts Risk of Recurrent Stroke in Patients With A-Fib
Patients with AF with no ablation have increased five-year risk of CVA, death versus ablated patients
Virtual Reality Effective for Post-Stroke Upper Extremity Rehab
Functional improvements similar in patients undergoing virtual reality, conventional training
Outcomes for Atrial Fibrillation Similar With Dabigatran, Warfarin
Ischemic stroke, extracranial bleeding rates similar; lower risk of intracranial bleeding with dabigatran
AHA: Drinking Coffee May Cut Risk of Heart Failure, Stroke
Each additional cup consumed per week tied to a decrease in risk compared with no coffee intake
Thrombectomy May Be Best in Stroke Patients With Mismatch
Benefit for patients well six to 24 hours earlier with mismatch in clinical deficit severity, infarct volume
PPI Use Linked to Increased Risk of Ischemic Stroke, MI
Risks of first-time stroke, myocardial infarction up especially for long-term users, at high doses
2004 to 2014 Saw Increases in Risk Factors in Ischemic Stroke
Increases in prevalence of hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, smoking, and drug abuse in AIS
