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'Ultra-Early' Thrombolysis Cuts Disability in Mild Stroke 'Ultra-Early' Thrombolysis Cuts Disability in Mild Stroke
Giving IV thrombolysis within 90 minutes improves the odds of excellent outcome in patients with mild to moderate acute ischemic stroke, new research shows. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 28, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

AHA/ASA Statement: Toward a Modern Stroke Care System AHA/ASA Statement: Toward a Modern Stroke Care System
A new AHA/ASA policy statement outlines key elements needed for systems of care to effectively reduce stroke-related deaths and disability. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 29, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Alert Source Type: news

SSRIs After Stroke: Yes or No?SSRIs After Stroke: Yes or No?
A large follow-up study reveals the potential effects of SSRI after acute stroke on bleeding risk, cardiovascular risk, and mortality. Medscape Psychiatry
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 5, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Psychiatry Commentary Source Type: news

Vomiting Should Be a Prompt Predictor of Stroke OutcomeVomiting Should Be a Prompt Predictor of Stroke Outcome
Is there a relationship between vomiting and mortality in stroke patients? Emergency Medicine Journal
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 11, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Emergency Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news

Vitamin B Supplements May Lower Stroke RiskVitamin B Supplements May Lower Stroke Risk
An updated meta-analysis finds taking vitamins to lower homocysteine levels has a significant impact on stroke. Factors such as hypertension and kidney disease may play a role. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 18, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Minor Stroke: Combo Therapy vs Aspirin AloneMinor Stroke: Combo Therapy vs Aspirin Alone
Dr. Mark Alberts comments on the results of the CHANCE trial, which compared combination therapy with aspirin alone for TIA or minor stroke. Medscape Neurology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 27, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Commentary Source Type: news

Priming Before Physical Therapy Facilitates Stroke RehabPriming Before Physical Therapy Facilitates Stroke Rehab
Priming -- using a stroke patient's nonparetic hand to move the paretic one before physical therapy -- was associated with a 3-fold greater likelihood of regaining a specified level of function. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 30, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Clopidogrel Contribution to Fracture Risk in Stroke 'Minor'Clopidogrel Contribution to Fracture Risk in Stroke 'Minor'
The increased fracture risk associated with the stroke itself far exceeds that associated with clopidogrel, new research indicates. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 11, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news

Factor VIII Levels After Stroke May Flag Recurrent EventsFactor VIII Levels After Stroke May Flag Recurrent Events
Patients hospitalized for acute ischemic stroke had triple the risk for a recurrent thrombotic event if they had elevated factor VIII levels. These patients also had higher rates of death and disability at discharge. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 18, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Clopidogrel Plus Aspirin Promising in Stroke PreventionClopidogrel Plus Aspirin Promising in Stroke Prevention
For preventing stroke after TIA, are 2 drugs better than 1? Medscape Neurology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 30, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Commentary Source Type: news

Treating AF: Reducing Stroke Risk With AblationTreating AF: Reducing Stroke Risk With Ablation
Drs. Ileana Piña and Hugh Calkins discuss recent findings suggesting that treating atrial fibrillation with catheter ablation can reduce the risk for stroke. Medscape Cardiology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 4, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Commentary Source Type: news

Novel Anticoagulants for Stroke Prevention in AF and CKDNovel Anticoagulants for Stroke Prevention in AF and CKD
Studies show increased risk of stroke, bleeding and death in patients with chronic kidney disease and AF, so why is anticoagulation still underutilized? Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 13, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news

CATIS: No Benefit of BP Reduction in Acute Phase of StrokeCATIS: No Benefit of BP Reduction in Acute Phase of Stroke
The benefit of lowering blood pressure in primary and secondary stroke prevention is well established, but a new trial finds no advantage of antihypertensive treatment in the acute phase of stroke Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Anxiety Linked to Increased Stroke Risk Anxiety Linked to Increased Stroke Risk
High anxiety levels were associated with an increased risk for incident stroke independent of other risk factors, including depression, in a new prospective study. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 27, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

New Stroke Prevention Guidelines for WomenNew Stroke Prevention Guidelines for Women
Dr. Piña discusses the new guidelines for stroke prevention in women and how problems during pregnancy predict future risk. theheart.org on Medscape
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 28, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Commentary Source Type: news