Endometriosis Causally Associated With Ischemic Stroke
TUESDAY, Jan. 24, 2023 -- Endometriosis has a causal link to ischemic stroke, according to a research letter published in the February issue of Stroke, a theme issue focused on the topic of cerebrovascular diseases and women, in conjunction with the... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - January 24, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

CDC identifies possible'safety concern' for certain people receiving COVID vaccines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that a preliminary COVID-19 vaccine "safety signal" has been identified and is investigating whether the Bivalent Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine creates an increased risk of ischemic stroke in people 65 and older. In the Friday statement, the CDC…#pfizerbiontech #foxnewsdigital #omicron #cdc #vsd #marcsiegel #medicaidservices #fda #pfizer #medicare (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

You ’re more likely to die from heart diseases on extremely cold or hot days, scientists find
More people die of heart diseases on days of extreme temperatures, according to an analysis of millions of cardiovascular deaths. Extremely hot or cold temperatures can increase the risk of death among people with heart conditions, such as ischemic heart disease, stroke, heart failure and…#circulation #haithamkhraishah #aha #barrakalahmad (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 28, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Four emergency red flags of a ‘ministroke’ that could show up 'days' before full-blown one
Transient ischaemic attacks, given the name ministroke, cause similar symptoms to a full-blown stroke. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 23, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Nelonemdaz in AIS With Endovascular Reperfusion Nelonemdaz in AIS With Endovascular Reperfusion
This phase II trial of nelonemdaz, a novel multitarget neuroprotectant, showed promise in patients with acute ischemic stroke receiving endovascular reperfusion therapy.Stroke (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 22, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Journal Article Source Type: news

Stroke: Two warning signs in your leg that 'usually resolve in less 10 to 20 minutes'
The symptoms are caused by a transient ischemic attack, which is often referred to as a "mini stroke". (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 20, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

IHD, Stroke Risk Up for Offspring Born to Moms With Preeclampsia
THURSDAY, Nov. 17, 2022 -- Offspring born to individuals with preeclampsia have an increased risk for ischemic heart disease (IHD) and stroke, according to a study published online Nov. 15 in JAMA Network Open. Fen Yang, M.D., from the Karolinska... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 17, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

COVID May Complicate Ischemic Stroke Revascularization COVID May Complicate Ischemic Stroke Revascularization
New data suggest an increased risk of brain bleeds and worse outcomes after revascularization for ischemic stroke in the setting of COVID, but absolute risk low.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - November 11, 2022 Category: Cardiology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Brain Bleeds Up in Patients With COVID-19 Treated for Ischemic Stroke
THURSDAY, Nov. 10, 2022 -- Patients with acute ischemic stroke who also have COVID-19 have higher rates of intracranial bleeding complications and worse clinical outcomes following revascularization treatment than similar patients without COVID-19,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 10, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Mild traumatic brain injury induces time and sex-dependent cerebrovascular dysfunction and stroke vulnerability - Whitehead B, Velazquez Cruz R, Albowaidey A, Zhang N, Karelina K, Weil ZM.
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) produces subtle cerebrovascular impairments that persist over time and promote increased ischemic stroke vulnerability. We recently established a role for vascular impairments in exacerbating stroke outcomes one week afte... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - November 4, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news

Earlier Anticoagulation Better After Ischemic Stroke in AF? Earlier Anticoagulation Better After Ischemic Stroke in AF?
The observational ATTUNE study suggests that starting anticoagulation within 4 days of stroke leads to fewer new infarcts detected by imaging without an increase in hemorrhage compared with starting later.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - November 3, 2022 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news

Benefit of Ticagrelor-Aspirin in Stroke Patients Tied to Renal Function
TUESDAY, Nov. 1, 2022 -- Among CYP2C19 loss-of-function allele carriers with minor stroke or transient ischemic attack, those with normal renal function rather than impaired renal function derive greater benefit from ticagrelor-aspirin versus... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 1, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Stroke Thrombectomy Fails Non-inferiority to Combined Therapy Stroke Thrombectomy Fails Non-inferiority to Combined Therapy
Direct endovascular thrombectomy for patients with acute ischemic stroke failed to achieve non-inferiority to combined bridging thrombolysis plus endovascular therapy, in a new meta-analysis.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - October 31, 2022 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news

Intensive BP Lowering Harmful in Acute Ischemic Stroke Intensive BP Lowering Harmful in Acute Ischemic Stroke
The ENCHANTED2/MT trial, which was investigating intensive lowering of blood pressure in acute ischemic stroke patients after mechanical thrombectomy, has been stopped early due to safety concerns.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - October 28, 2022 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news

Deadly Aneurysm-Linked Strokes Are Rising, Especially Among Black Americans
THURSDAY, Oct. 27, 2022 -- An often-deadly type of stroke -- subarachnoid hemorrhage -- is on the upswing in the United States, particularly among Black people, new research shows. Unlike the more common ischemic stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - October 27, 2022 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news