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Clinical Scores Fail to Identify Large-Artery Occlusion in Stroke PatientsClinical Scores Fail to Identify Large-Artery Occlusion in Stroke Patients
Clinical scales currently in use do not accurately identify large-artery occlusion (LAO) in patients with acute ischemic stroke, researchers from France report. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - May 6, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
AIs Not Tied to Cardiac Ischemia, Stroke in Breast CA PatientsAIs Not Tied to Cardiac Ischemia, Stroke in Breast CA Patients
Breast cancer patients on aromatase inhibitors (AIs) do not seem to be at greater risk for cardiac ischemia or stroke compared with those taking tamoxifen, researchers have found. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - May 2, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
ABO Blood Type Linked to Mortality, Stroke Risk Post-LVAD ImplantABO Blood Type Linked to Mortality, Stroke Risk Post-LVAD Implant
The AB blood type group showed significant outcome differences vs other ABO groups, but the real surprise came when examining O vs non-O types for bleeding events, with results opposite the hypothesis. Heartwire from Medscape
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - April 28, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Loneliness, Isolation May Increase CHD and Stroke RiskLoneliness, Isolation May Increase CHD and Stroke Risk
Because of these findings, and predicted increases in impaired social relationships throughout the world, "medical science needs to squarely address the ramifications for physical health," say experts. Heartwire from Medscape
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - April 22, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
CoreValve High-Risk Study at 3 Years: TAVR Advantage SustainedCoreValve High-Risk Study at 3 Years: TAVR Advantage Sustained
In this high-risk population with severe aortic stenosis, patients were less likely to die or have a stroke within 3 years if they had percutaneous rather than surgical valve replacement. Heartwire from Medscape
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - April 15, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Registry Study Supports TAVR in Select NonagenariansRegistry Study Supports TAVR in Select Nonagenarians
"The published data show the procedure can be done, albeit with upfront mortality and stroke risk, and for many patients will provide improvement in length and quality of life," an expert says. Heartwire from Medscape
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 24, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Daylight Saving Time Switch May Boost Stroke RiskDaylight Saving Time Switch May Boost Stroke Risk
Turning the clock an hour forward or back in the spring and fall is linked to a temporary increase in the incidence of ischemic stroke, particularly in patients with cancer and in the elderly, a new study suggests. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 9, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
CMS Will Now Cover Watchman LAA Closure Device CMS Will Now Cover Watchman LAA Closure Device
The decision means the vast population of Medicare beneficiaries can be covered for the percutaneously delivered implant, indicated for stroke prevention in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. Heartwire from Medscape
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 12, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Skipping Breakfast May Increase Stroke RiskSkipping Breakfast May Increase Stroke Risk
Eating breakfast every day may be beneficial for the prevention of stroke, particularly cerebral hemorrhage, a new study suggests. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - January 14, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Tooth Loss Tied to Stroke, CV Death in Stable CHD CohortTooth Loss Tied to Stroke, CV Death in Stable CHD Cohort
But it wasn't associated with MI risk, oddly enough; the findings support other evidence for a link between periodontal disease and prognosis in patients with heart disease. Heartwire from Medscape
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - December 24, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
AHA: CVD Causes One in Three US Deaths, CHD Causes One in Seven DeathsAHA: CVD Causes One in Three US Deaths, CHD Causes One in Seven Deaths
The annual survey reports that although mortality rates from heart disease and stroke have dropped dramatically in the US, they're still the number-one and -two killers worldwide. Heartwire from Medscape
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - December 21, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
BPH: Alpha-Blockers May Increase Stroke Risk in Some Men BPH: Alpha-Blockers May Increase Stroke Risk in Some Men
Alpha-blockers to treat BPH increased risk for stroke in men who were not already taking antihypertensives. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - December 9, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Urology News Source Type: news
New York Is First U.S. City With Salt Warning on Restaurant MenusNew York Is First U.S. City With Salt Warning on Restaurant Menus
A tiny salt shaker symbol that warns certain meals are high in sodium will appear, starting Tuesday, on menus in chain restaurants in New York City, the first U.S. city to take the step in an effort to combat heart disease and stroke. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - December 1, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Public Health & Prevention News Source Type: news
3D MRI Identifies Stroke Risk in Patients With Diabetes3D MRI Identifies Stroke Risk in Patients With Diabetes
In patients with type 2 diabetes, intraplaque hemorrhage detected with 3-dimensional MRI can help determine the risk for stroke before any signs of stenosis are evident, new research shows. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - November 30, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Radiology News Source Type: news
tPA for Stroke: Reassuring Results for Patients on AntiplateletstPA for Stroke: Reassuring Results for Patients on Antiplatelets
A new study representing the largest clinical experience of thrombolysis for stroke in patients receiving antiplatelet therapy suggests the overall benefits may outweigh the risks in this population. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - November 18, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
