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Heparins Not Recommended in Acute Stroke Heparins Not Recommended in Acute Stroke
Analyzing individual-patient data from the 5 largest trials of heparin in acute stroke has not been able to define a group of patients in whom the benefit outweighs the bleeding risk. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 10, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Depression Strongly Linked to Stroke Risk Depression Strongly Linked to Stroke Risk
Middle-aged women with depression are more than twice as likely to sustain a stroke as those without depression, a stronger risk than described previously. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 16, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

SPS3: Systolic BP < 130 Beneficial in Lacunar StrokeSPS3: Systolic BP < 130 Beneficial in Lacunar Stroke
Although the primary endpoint was not quite significant, results did suggest a reduction in stroke with lower blood pressure. The secondary endpoint of hemorrhagic stroke was significantly reduced. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 4, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

ALIAS: No Benefit of Albumin in Acute Stroke ALIAS: No Benefit of Albumin in Acute Stroke
Albumin was no more effective than saline control and was associated with more adverse effects in the treatment of patients with acute stroke in the phase 3 ALIAS study. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 7, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Is Surgery for MCA Stroke in Over 60s Worth the Cost?Is Surgery for MCA Stroke in Over 60s Worth the Cost?
Decompressive surgery in older patients with middle-cerebral-artery stroke led to better survival with lower disability. But is the benefit worth the cost of caring for those left severely disabled? Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 11, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

State-of-the-Art Stroke CareState-of-the-Art Stroke Care
On the basis of data presented at the 2013 American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting, Dr. José Merino reviews exciting new concepts in stroke pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. Medscape Neurology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 18, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Commentary Source Type: news

Traumatic Brain Injury Linked to Increased Stroke RiskTraumatic Brain Injury Linked to Increased Stroke Risk
The association between traumatic brain injury and later ischemic stroke remained surprisingly strong even after systematic removal of potential confounders, researchers say. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 27, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Migraine With Aura 'Major' Contributor to All Stroke TypesMigraine With Aura 'Major' Contributor to All Stroke Types
Study finds that migraine with aura is similar to hypertension, obesity, and diabetes as a risk factor for any stroke, hemorrhagic or ischemic. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 27, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

7 Stroke Studies to Know7 Stroke Studies to Know
Dr. Hans-Christoph Diener highlights 7 important studies presented at the XXII European Stroke Conference (ESC). Medscape Neurology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 3, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Commentary Source Type: news

Stroke Triage System Improves Access to Timely TreatmentStroke Triage System Improves Access to Timely Treatment
Taking patients with suspected stroke directly to designated stroke centers improves use of emergency medical services and almost doubles the use of tPA, new research shows. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 9, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

AF-Ablation Stroke Prevention Unaffected by Baseline RiskAF-Ablation Stroke Prevention Unaffected by Baseline Risk
Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation cuts long-term stroke risk in patients with AF regardless of baseline CHADS2 score, according to a large, multicenter observational study. Heartwire
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 11, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news

Regularly Breaking a Sweat May Protect Against StrokeRegularly Breaking a Sweat May Protect Against Stroke
Frequent and intense physical activity lowers stroke risk, probably by helping to control hypertension, diabetes, and other stroke risk factors, a new study suggests. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 19, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Heart Disease and Stroke in Neighbouring CountriesHeart Disease and Stroke in Neighbouring Countries
What differs in the two major parts of the Emerald Isle -- in terms of cardiovascular disease and stroke mortality? Heart
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 15, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news

Hypertensive Retinopathy Linked to Increased Stroke Risk Hypertensive Retinopathy Linked to Increased Stroke Risk
Retinal examination may help in the assessment of stroke risk in patients with hypertension. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 16, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

ECG Abnormalities and Stroke IncidenceECG Abnormalities and Stroke Incidence
ECG plays an important role in detection of several stroke risk predictors including atrial fibrillation and left ventricular hypertrophy. What other gems can we glean from ECGs? Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 28, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news