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A New Treatment of Choice for Basilar Thrombosis A New Treatment of Choice for Basilar Thrombosis
Dr Christoph Diener summarizes the best data from May ' s European Stroke Organisation Conference.Medscape Neurology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 13, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Commentary Source Type: news

rt-PA in Ischemic Stroke After Idarucizumab Administration rt-PA in Ischemic Stroke After Idarucizumab Administration
This case demonstrates that thrombolytic therapy with rt-PA after reversal of dabigatran with idarucizumab may be safe and feasible in patients with acute ischemic stroke with lacunar infarct.Journal of Medical Case Reports
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 4, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Journal Article Source Type: news

Thrombus Imaging in Acute Stroke: Are We Even Close? Thrombus Imaging in Acute Stroke: Are We Even Close?
Can imaging characteristics of thrombi provide predictive value or useful information for planning endovascular procedures?Stroke
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 4, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Journal Article Source Type: news

May 18, 2018 This Week in Cardiology May 18, 2018 This Week in Cardiology
Device-related thrombosis with Watchman left atrial appendage closure, debulking atrial fibrillation after ablation, rivaroxaban for stroke prevention, alteplase, and Lp(a) are discussed this week.theheart.org on Medscape
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 18, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Commentary Source Type: news

tPA in Stroke: ' The Facts Are Clear ' tPA in Stroke: ' The Facts Are Clear '
Thrombolytic treatment for stroke remains controversial among specialties. Here, a neurologist argues for its use.Medscape Neurology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - April 20, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Expert Column Source Type: news

The Case Against Thrombolytic Therapy in Stroke The Case Against Thrombolytic Therapy in Stroke
A New York Times article siding with neurologists in their debate with emergency medicine over the benefits of tPA in ischemic stroke prompted Dr Mandrola to take a closer look at the data.theheart.org on Medscape
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - April 13, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Expert Column Source Type: news

Ischemic Stroke Complicating Thrombolytic Therapy for STEMI Ischemic Stroke Complicating Thrombolytic Therapy for STEMI
These two cases highlight the rare complication of ischemic stroke following fibrinolytic therapy for STEMI. What mechanism might explain this paradoxical occurrence?Journal of Medical Case Reports
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 21, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Internal Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news

Causes of Death in Anticoagulated Patients With AF Causes of Death in Anticoagulated Patients With AF
This study aimed to analyze and compare causes of death in patients with atrial fibrillation receiving direct oral anticoagulants or warfarin for prevention of stroke and thromboembolism.Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - January 4, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news

Risk Communication in Hyperacute Stroke ThrombolysisRisk Communication in Hyperacute Stroke Thrombolysis
A new study identifies variations among clinicians in the risk communication of thrombolytic therapy for hyperacute stroke. What strategies could better help patients understand the risks? Emergency Medicine Journal
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 21, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Emergency Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news

CEE Raises Venous Thrombosis Risk vs Estradiol for Oral HRTCEE Raises Venous Thrombosis Risk vs Estradiol for Oral HRT
There was also a trend of increased MI risk but no signal of increased risk for ischemic stroke in the observational look at ischemic risk factors in women on HRT. Heartwire
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 1, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news

More Benefits of Early tPA in Stroke More Benefits of Early tPA in Stroke
Earlier thrombolytic treatment was associated with both lower mortality and fewer symptomatic intracranial hemorrhages, as well as higher rates of independent ambulation at discharge and discharge to home. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

CLOTS 3: Inflatable Leg Sleeves Reduce DVT in StrokeCLOTS 3: Inflatable Leg Sleeves Reduce DVT in Stroke
Intermittent pneumatic compression of the legs with inflatable sleeves reduced the occurrence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in immobile patients who had had a recent stroke. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 2, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Dabigatran 'Real Life' Results Suggest Caution NeededDabigatran 'Real Life' Results Suggest Caution Needed
New data from real-life experience of dabigatran for stroke prevention in AF show that it is often used outside prescribing recommendations, and the risk for both thromboembolism and bleeding may be raised in patients switched from warfarin. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 15, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

MRI Tool Helps Spot Damage to Blood-Brain Barrier in StrokeMRI Tool Helps Spot Damage to Blood-Brain Barrier in Stroke
A software tool used with standard MRI may provide a clearer picture of the extent of damage to the blood-brain barrier in acute stroke, possibly helping to predict risk for ICH with thrombolytic therapy. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - January 23, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news