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Adolescent Obesity Fuels Rising Midlife Stroke Rates Adolescent Obesity Fuels Rising Midlife Stroke Rates
An increase in body mass index during adolescence was associated with a raised risk for both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke during adulthood in a new study.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - July 5, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Patients With TIA or Stroke on Aspirin May Benefit From Another Antiplatelet Drug Patients With TIA or Stroke on Aspirin May Benefit From Another Antiplatelet Drug
Patients who have a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke while they ' re on aspirin may have better vascular health and avoid future strokes if they add or switch to another antiplatelet agent within days, a new meta-analysis suggests.Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - July 25, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Statins Overlooked for Secondary Stroke Prevention Statins Overlooked for Secondary Stroke Prevention
A nationwide study found one-fifth of patients discontinued statins 3 to 6 months after discharge for an ischemic stroke, while another study found less than half were ever prescribed a statin upon leaving the hospital.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - August 8, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
New Tool Predicts Bleeding Risk After TIA, Ischemic Stroke New Tool Predicts Bleeding Risk After TIA, Ischemic Stroke
The S2TOP-BLEED score can be used in clinical practice to identify patients receiving antiplatelet therapy who are at high risk for major bleeding after transient ischemic attack or ischemic stroke.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - August 15, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Ischemic Stroke Complicating Thrombolytic Therapy for STEMI Ischemic Stroke Complicating Thrombolytic Therapy for STEMI
These two cases highlight the rare complication of ischemic stroke following fibrinolytic therapy for STEMI. What mechanism might explain this paradoxical occurrence?Journal of Medical Case Reports
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 21, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Internal Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news
Acute Ischemic Stroke Care: Guide to Mechanical Thrombectomy Acute Ischemic Stroke Care: Guide to Mechanical Thrombectomy
While wide acceptance of mechanical thrombectomy has led to a revolution in acute ischemic stroke care, questions remain on how to implement it safely and effectively. Get guidance in this article.Practical Neurology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 28, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Journal Article Source Type: news
Thrombolysis for Ischemic Stroke After Reversal of Dabigatran Thrombolysis for Ischemic Stroke After Reversal of Dabigatran
Is idarucizumab administration safe and effective in patients with AF treated with dabigatran who develop acute ischemic stroke requiring thrombolysis?Journal of Medical Case Reports
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 9, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Journal Article Source Type: news
Risk Factors for Seizures, Epilepsy After Stroke Risk Factors for Seizures, Epilepsy After Stroke
Hemorrhagic transformation and the degree of neurologic compromise were independent risk factors for seizures or epilepsy after thrombolysis for ischemic stroke, a study shows.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - October 11, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Imaging in Acute Ischaemic Stroke: Pearls and Pitfalls Imaging in Acute Ischaemic Stroke: Pearls and Pitfalls
The authors present practical tips on the use and interpretation of CT and MRI imaging in patients presenting with acute ischemic stroke.Practical Neurology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 19, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Journal Article Source Type: news
Gingko biloba May Protect Cognition in Stroke Patients Gingko biloba May Protect Cognition in Stroke Patients
In a small randomized trial, the herbal extract as an adjunct to aspirin showed less cognitive decline vs aspirin alone in patients with ischemic stroke and was safe.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - December 20, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Ezetimibe With Statin Therapy for Stroke Prevention in ACS Ezetimibe With Statin Therapy for Stroke Prevention in ACS
Can the addition of ezetimibe to simvastatin in patients stabilized after acute coronary syndrome reduce the frequency of ischemic stroke?Circulation
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - January 30, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news
Rivaroxaban Plus Aspirin Cuts Stroke Rate in Half Rivaroxaban Plus Aspirin Cuts Stroke Rate in Half
New results from the COMPASS trial show combination therapy reduced the ischemic stroke rate by 49% vs aspirin alone in patients with stable vascular disease, without increasing intracerebral bleeding.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - January 31, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
More Caution on General Anesthesia in Stroke Thrombectomy More Caution on General Anesthesia in Stroke Thrombectomy
Results from subanalysis of the DEFUSE 3 trial has reinforced concerns about performing the endovascular procedure for acute ischemic stroke under general anesthesia.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 8, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Topline Results Negative for MS Drug in Acute Stroke Topline Results Negative for MS Drug in Acute Stroke
After natalizumab showed some initial promise in improving clinical outcomes in acute ischemic stroke in a phase 2a study, a phase 2b trial of the drug finds no clinical benefit.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 9, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Nonphysical Problems Common After Stroke Nonphysical Problems Common After Stroke
Many other domains of health are affected after ischemic stroke, and patients should be assessed for more than just disability, authors of a new study say.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 29, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
