Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Stroke
Fewer Repeat Hemorrhagic Strokes With Better BP Control
More research needed to assess benefits and risks of tighter blood pressure control
Long Work Hours Linked to Increased Risk of Stroke
Association with coronary heart disease is smaller; dose-response association seen for stroke
Some Minorities Less Likely to Call 911 for Stroke
Hispanic, Asian men and women, black women have lower usage of EMS transport
More Progress Needed to Get Stroke Patients Rapid Care
Researchers find transport time to specialized center sometimes longer than two hours
Older Smokers With Migraines May Face Added Stroke Risk
Researchers find no increased risk among nonsmokers
Adherence to Stroke Guidelines Overestimated by Hospitals
Study shows delivery of tissue plasminogen activator is often later than staff believes
Secondhand Smoke Exposure Tied to Increased Stroke Risk
After adjustment for other stroke factors, increased risk among those with SHS exposure
Very Small Brain Lesions Linked to Risk of Stroke, Death
About triple the risk of stroke and stroke-related death for lesions smaller than 3 mm only
Stroke Tied to Accelerated Cognitive Decline Over Long Term
Deterioration centers around global cognition, executive function
Regional Variation in Treatment of Ischemic Stroke
Region accounted for 7 to 8 percent of variation in thrombolysis treatment
