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People Having Stroke Should Get Therapy within 60 Minutes of Hospital Arrival
Source: American Heart Association Related MedlinePlus Page: Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - February 3, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Self-Esteem, Optimism Help When Caring for Spouse After Stroke
In early weeks home from hospital, families often deal with depression, study says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Caregivers, Stroke Rehabilitation
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - February 7, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Hospitals Increasingly Give Powerful Clot-Buster for Stroke
But drug known as tPA is still underused, study author says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Facilities, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - August 23, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Few Americans Get Recommended Emergency Stroke Care
However, most live within an hour of hospital that can give proper treatment, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Emergency Medical Services, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - February 13, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Ultra-Early Stroke Care Can Start with Paramedics
Pre-hospital approach is sure to be adopted, expert says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Emergency Medical Services, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - February 4, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

More Stroke Patients Getting Clot-Buster Quickly, Study Shows
Many local hospitals now comfortable giving tPA drip, then shipping patients to advanced medical centers Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Facilities, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - February 11, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

E-Health Records May Not Boost Stroke Care
Study finds similar results whether or not hospital has switched to electronic records Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Personal Health Records, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - May 4, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Many Hospitals Overestimate Their Adherence to Stroke Guidelines
Study shows delivery of clot-busting drug is often later than staff believes Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Facilities, Medicines, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - July 22, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Hospital's Experience Helps Predict Stroke Results
Death, repeat attack less likely for patients treated at higher-volume centers, study says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Facilities, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - December 14, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Minorities Less Likely to Get Clot-Clearing Stroke Drug
But study couldn't determine why white male patients were more likely to get tPA in hospital Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Disparities, Medicines, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - September 14, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

1 in 10 Stroke Rehab Interruptions May Be Preventable
Dehydration, urinary tract infections force patients to return to hospital, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Rehabilitation, Spinal Cord Injuries, Stroke Rehabilitation
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - September 30, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Hospitals Vary in Moving Stroke Patients to Comfort or Hospice Care
Study found doctors more apt to suggest it sooner for older, white, female and uninsured patients Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: End of Life Issues, Health Disparities, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - May 25, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Snowstorms May Bring Blizzard of Heart Troubles
Study finds higher rate of hospital admissions for heart attack, chest pain 2 days after storm Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heart Attack, Stroke, Winter Weather Emergencies
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - January 30, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news