Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Stroke
Smoking Linked to Cryptogenic Ischemic Stroke in Young Adults
Strongest link seen for those with >20 pack-years
American Stroke Association, Feb. 5-7
ASA: Intra-Arterial Tenecteplase Beneficial for Large Vessel Occlusion
Improved likelihood of excellent outcome seen with intra-arterial tenecteplase after successful endovascular recanalization
ASA: Alteplase Ups Outcomes at 4.5 to 24 Hours After Symptom Onset in Acute...
Significantly more patients with acute ischemic stroke achieved primary outcome of 0 or 1 on modified Rankin scale at 90 days
Ischemic Stroke Risk Higher With Use of Contemporary Hormonal Contraceptives
Increased risk seen with use of combined pill, progestin-only pills, combined vaginal ring, patch, and progestin-only implant
ASA: Mechanical Removal of Clot No Better Than Best Medical Treatment for Medium or...
Two studies show endovascular thrombectomy does not lead to better outcomes at 90 days or result in lower incidence of death
Salt Substitution Cuts Risk for Recurrent Stroke
Additionally, during more than five years of follow-up, risk for stroke-related death also reduced
Mental Health Conditions Common in Pediatric Stroke Survivors
End of primary school may be the age of greatest vulnerability for mental health conditions
Prehospital Blood Test Can Rapidly Differentiate Stroke Types
Glial fibrillary acidic protein concentrations strongly elevated in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage versus ischemic stroke, stroke mimics
Flossing Linked to Lower Risk for Ischemic, Cardioembolic Stroke, A-Fib
Significant dose-effect seen between flossing frequency and reduction in incident ischemic stroke
