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Stroke Risk Stratification Scores in Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Risk Stratification Scores in Atrial Fibrillation
The recent development of novel oral anticoagulants is changing the risk threshold at which it is acceptable to treat AF patients. Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 15, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news

Total Dietary Antioxidants Not Linked to Stroke, Dementia Total Dietary Antioxidants Not Linked to Stroke, Dementia
Authors of this Dutch study suggest that total antioxidant intake may not be as important as specific antioxidant sources. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 21, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Intracranial Stenosis Nearly Doubles Stroke Risk Intracranial Stenosis Nearly Doubles Stroke Risk
Early computed tomography (CT) and CT angiography help identify those most likely to benefit from aggressive intervention, researchers report. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 15, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Radiology News Source Type: news

Ischemic Stroke: Does Endovascular Therapy Have a Role?Ischemic Stroke: Does Endovascular Therapy Have a Role?
The continued use of endovascular therapy after t-PA is questioned by this study. Medscape Neurology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - April 19, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Viewpoint Source Type: news

XXII European Stroke Conference (ESC)XXII European Stroke Conference (ESC)
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from ESC 2013. Medscape Neurology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 30, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Conference Coverage Source Type: news

Consensus vs Evidence in Stroke CareConsensus vs Evidence in Stroke Care
Experts decide which guidelines should be evidence-based and which can be supported by consensus opinion. Medscape Nurses
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 19, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nursing Viewpoint Source Type: news

More Benefits of Early tPA in Stroke More Benefits of Early tPA in Stroke
Earlier thrombolytic treatment was associated with both lower mortality and fewer symptomatic intracranial hemorrhages, as well as higher rates of independent ambulation at discharge and discharge to home. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Higher Stroke Rate Confirmed in Chinese PopulationsHigher Stroke Rate Confirmed in Chinese Populations
Systematic review of published studies also found that the percentage of intracerebral hemorrhage is higher among Chinese than among white populations. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 29, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

STROKESTOP: Mass AF Screening Flags Stroke Risk STROKESTOP: Mass AF Screening Flags Stroke Risk
Systematic screening of all 75- to 76-year-olds in 2 regions of Sweden found 5% of individuals had untreated AF. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 13, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Stroke Risk Post-MI Declining, Especially in Diabetic Patients Stroke Risk Post-MI Declining, Especially in Diabetic Patients
The reduction is attributed to increased use of primary PCI and secondary prevention medications, but there is room for further improvement. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 16, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

CHA2DS2-VASc Score Best for Stroke Risk Assessment in AF CHA2DS2-VASc Score Best for Stroke Risk Assessment in AF
In a large German registry study, one third of strokes and other thromboembolic events occurred in patients given 'low-risk' CHADS2 scores. The CHA2DS2-VASc score predicted risk more reliably. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 19, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

PREFER in AF: Stroke Prevention Therapy in AF SuboptimalPREFER in AF: Stroke Prevention Therapy in AF Suboptimal
New data from a registry of patients with atrial fibrillation shows a high degree of both under- and overtreatment. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 26, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Avoidable Deaths From Heart Disease, Stroke, and HypertensionAvoidable Deaths From Heart Disease, Stroke, and Hypertension
How can clinicians educate their patients about the dangers of cardiovascular disease and to ultimately prevent deaths? Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 9, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news

BNP Predicts Death in Stroke BNP Predicts Death in Stroke
A new meta-analysis has shown that levels of B-type natriuretic peptides are linked to poststroke mortality independent of other risk factors, but they add only minor predictive value to clinical information. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 12, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

9th World Stroke Congress (WSC)9th World Stroke Congress (WSC)
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from WSC 2014. Medscape Neurology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 28, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Conference Coverage Source Type: news