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Oral Anticoagulation in ESRD and AF: Just Say No to Drugs? Oral Anticoagulation in ESRD and AF: Just Say No to Drugs?
The presence of CKD in patients with AF is associated with increased stroke risk--but also a heightened risk of bleeding. Are anticoagulants safe for stroke prevention in these patients?Heart
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 27, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news

Role of DOACs in the Management of Anticoagulation Role of DOACs in the Management of Anticoagulation
This article presents an overview of the pharmacokinetics of direct oral anticoagulants, and their role in stroke prevention in nonvalvular AF and in the prevention and treatment of VTE.Southern Medical Journal
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 21, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Internal Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news

Comfort Care Measures Vary Widely After Stroke Comfort Care Measures Vary Widely After Stroke
A new study shows differences in the number of patients receiving only comfort measures after a stroke between stroke types and between hospitals across the country.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 7, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Public Health Strategies to Prevent and Treat Strokes Public Health Strategies to Prevent and Treat Strokes
While stroke mortality rates have declined substantially in the US, it is still a leading cause of death. How can the public health sector improve prevention strategies for stroke reduction?Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 1, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Journal Article Source Type: news

Four Studies on Stroke Treatment and Prevention Four Studies on Stroke Treatment and Prevention
Dr Diener discusses recent stroke studies that highlight prevention efforts and where we are falling short.Medscape Neurology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 22, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Commentary Source Type: news

3rd European Stroke Organisation Conference (ESOC) 2017 3rd European Stroke Organisation Conference (ESOC) 2017
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from ESOC 2017Medscape Neurology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 17, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Conference Coverage Source Type: news

REVEAL AF Dampens Excitement for the Search for Short-Duration AF REVEAL AF Dampens Excitement for the Search for Short-Duration AF
Dr Mandrola worries that the HRS late-breaker on use of an implantable cardiac monitor to detect subclinical atrial fibrillation may turn more people into patients without a clear benefit in stroke reduction.theheart.org on Medscape
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 17, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Expert Column Source Type: news

Risk of Stroke and Recurrence After AF Ablation Risk of Stroke and Recurrence After AF Ablation
This study analyzed the risk of stroke and recurrence of AF in patients that were free from AF for at least 12 months after ablation.Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 15, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news

Benefits Sustained After Endovascular Treatment for Stroke Benefits Sustained After Endovascular Treatment for Stroke
In this large extended follow-up trial, long-term clinical outcomes support use of endovascular treatment for acute ischemic stroke.Medscape Neurology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 12, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Viewpoint Source Type: news

From Boston, Two New Stroke Studies From Boston, Two New Stroke Studies
Can a computer qualify someone for endovascular therapy? Should children be given tPA? Dr Mark Alberts on new stroke data.Medscape Neurology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 12, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Commentary Source Type: news

Use of Warfarin in Veterans With AF After Dementia Diagnosis Use of Warfarin in Veterans With AF After Dementia Diagnosis
Should older adults with AF who have been taking warfarin for stroke prevention continue therapy after being diagnosed with dementia?Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 31, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Journal Article Source Type: news

After a Stroke, Decreased Vision for a 73-Year-Old Patient After a Stroke, Decreased Vision for a 73-Year-Old Patient
Three months after a stroke, the patient reports blurring and shadows in her left eye. What is the most likely diagnosis?Medscape Ophthalmology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 30, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ophthalmology Case Challenge Source Type: news

Prehospital Scales for Large Vessel Occlusion Prehospital Scales for Large Vessel Occlusion
In this commentary, the author highlights the need for effective clinical prehospital criteria to identify patients who are likely to have intracranial large vessel occlusions requiring high-tech EVT.Stroke
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 30, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Journal Article Source Type: news

Assessing Stroke Risk in Adult Congenital Heart Disease Assessing Stroke Risk in Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Drs Lyle, Ammash, and McLeod discuss risk stratification for stroke in adults with complex congenital heart disease and how to choose between warfarin or the direct oral anticoagulants in the absence of data.Mayo Clinic
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 27, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Commentary Source Type: news

Anesthetic, Critical Care Implications in Stroke Management Anesthetic, Critical Care Implications in Stroke Management
This review explores the anesthetic and critical care considerations of interventions for acute stroke management, including thrombolysis, carotid revascularization, and decompressive hemicraniectomy.BJA Education
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 24, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Journal Article Source Type: news