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Different SBP Targets After Stroke or TIA: PAST-BP TrialDifferent SBP Targets After Stroke or TIA: PAST-BP Trial
Can intensive blood pressure targets result in lower blood pressure in patients with cerebrovascular disease? British Medical Journal
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 11, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news

Duration of AF and Stroke Risk: Should We Remain Agnostic?Duration of AF and Stroke Risk: Should We Remain Agnostic?
Guidelines for anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation do not weigh type of AF (paroxysmal or permanent), but a new meta-analysis fits Dr Mandrola's bias that risk is higher with more frequent episodes. theheart.org on Medscape
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 1, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Expert Column Source Type: news

Second-Hand Smoke Exposure, Heart Disease, COPD, and StrokeSecond-Hand Smoke Exposure, Heart Disease, COPD, and Stroke
What impact does secondhand smoke exposure have on ischemic heart diseases, COPD, and stroke? This synthesis of prior studies aimed to quantify the effect sizes. BMC Public Health
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 10, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Public Health & Prevention Journal Article Source Type: news

Criteria Variability in EMS Routing of Acute Stroke PatientsCriteria Variability in EMS Routing of Acute Stroke Patients
Which parameters may account for the variance in EMS prehospital routing policies for the transport of acute stroke patients? Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - January 27, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Emergency Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news

Cost-Effective Strategies for Stroke Reduction in AFCost-Effective Strategies for Stroke Reduction in AF
Although both non-warfarin oral anticoagulants and percutaneous LAAC are initially more costly than warfarin for stroke prophylaxis in patients with AF, might they save cost over the long-term? Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - January 25, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news

Better Adherence to Antithyroid Drug and Risk of StrokeBetter Adherence to Antithyroid Drug and Risk of Stroke
Can good adherence to antihyperthyroid drugs reduce the risk of ischemic stroke in patients with hyperthyroidism, independent of atrial fibrillation? International Journal of Clinical Practice
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 29, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Journal Article Source Type: news

Prochlorperazine-Induced Hemidystonia Mimicking Acute StrokeProchlorperazine-Induced Hemidystonia Mimicking Acute Stroke
Prochlorperazine therapy for hyperemesis gravidarum causes a pregnant patient to develop hemidystonia. How was this condition distinguished from acute stroke? Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 16, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Emergency Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news

Ethnic Differences in Ischemic Stroke in Young-Onset StrokeEthnic Differences in Ischemic Stroke in Young-Onset Stroke
Are there ethnic differences in ischemic stroke etiology or subtype among young adults? BMC Neurology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 7, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Journal Article Source Type: news

Ptosis and Diplopia in a 74-Year-Old With History of StrokePtosis and Diplopia in a 74-Year-Old With History of Stroke
Five years after her initial hospitalization, a patient returns with ptosis and diplopia. Are these a sign that another stroke has occurred, or is a different diagnosis called for? Medscape Ophthalmology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 2, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ophthalmology Case Challenge Source Type: news

ICH After Thrombolysis for Acute Ischemic StrokeICH After Thrombolysis for Acute Ischemic Stroke
Potentially serious intracranial hemorrhage occures in nearly 8% of stroke patients treated with rtPA. Can a biomarker or other predictor of ICH risk be identified? Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 30, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Journal Article Source Type: news

Post-Stroke Fatigue and Functional Outcome in Young AdultsPost-Stroke Fatigue and Functional Outcome in Young Adults
This study found that post-stroke fatigue continues to plague younger stroke patients over the long-term, with deleterious effect on functional outcome. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 16, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Journal Article Source Type: news

Non-Vitamin K Antagonist Anticoagulants and Atrial FibrillationNon-Vitamin K Antagonist Anticoagulants and Atrial Fibrillation
Find out more about AF risk assessment along with NOAC phase III clinical trials for the prevention of stroke and more. American Journal of Cardiovascular Drugs
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 11, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news

Anti-VEGF Therapy: Data on MI, Stroke, and Mortality RiskAnti-VEGF Therapy: Data on MI, Stroke, and Mortality Risk
New research evaluates whether intravitreal anti-VEGF therapy increases the risk for thromboembolic events. Medscape Ophthalmology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 23, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ophthalmology Viewpoint Source Type: news

Cardiogenic Stroke Despite Low CHA2DS2-VASc ScoreCardiogenic Stroke Despite Low CHA2DS2-VASc Score
Atrial fibrillation-associated strokes are usually severe and confer an increased risk of morbidity and poor functional outcome. Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 23, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news

Protection Against the Tissue Damage in Acute Ischemic StrokeProtection Against the Tissue Damage in Acute Ischemic Stroke
How does progranulin protect the brain from further damage after an ischemic stroke and how could it ultimately protect the brain from stroke-related injury? Brain
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 22, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Journal Article Source Type: news