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Dabigatran Concentrations and Ischemic Stroke in AFDabigatran Concentrations and Ischemic Stroke in AF
Learn more on how ischemic stroke and bleeding outcomes are tied to dabigatran plasma concentrations. Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 6, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news

Angry Outbursts May Trigger Imminent Stroke, MIAngry Outbursts May Trigger Imminent Stroke, MI
Road rage or other violent outbursts of anger appear to greatly increase the risk of a stroke or MI within two hours, a review of nine case-crossover studies suggests. Heartwire
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 6, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news

Even Prehypertension Increases Stroke Risk: Meta-Analysis Even Prehypertension Increases Stroke Risk: Meta-Analysis
Both high and low ranges of prehypertension were associated with an increased risk for stroke in a new meta-analysis that included more than 700,000 participants. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 14, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

DESTINY II: Benefit of Surgery for Stroke With Swelling DESTINY II: Benefit of Surgery for Stroke With Swelling
Final published results of the trial show that decompressive hemicraniectomy almost halved mortality rates in patients with brain edema after a large stroke. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 24, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

CT Perfusion for Acute Stroke With Unknown Time of OnsetCT Perfusion for Acute Stroke With Unknown Time of Onset
Can perfusion imaging help guide management of acute stroke? Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 3, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Emergency Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news

Dabigatran Etexilate for Secondary Stroke PreventionDabigatran Etexilate for Secondary Stroke Prevention
While dabigatran has proven effective for reducing stroke risk in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, there is growing concern regarding potential adverse effects. What are the risks? Therapeutic Advances in Neurological Disorders
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 13, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Journal Article Source Type: news

Game Changer for Endovascular Treatment of Ischemic Stroke?Game Changer for Endovascular Treatment of Ischemic Stroke?
Studies have failed to provide evidence that endovascular treatment is superior to medical treatment of acute ischemic stroke, but new devices and techniques may change that. Journal of Neurointerventional Surgery
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 30, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Journal Article Source Type: news

Six Stroke Trials to KnowSix Stroke Trials to Know
Dr. Hans-Christoph Diener looks at results presented at the 2014 European Stroke Conference – have we "reached a ceiling of clinical benefit"? Medscape Neurology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 8, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Commentary Source Type: news

Alzheimer's Drug May Enhance Stroke Recovery Alzheimer's Drug May Enhance Stroke Recovery
Memantine may improve stroke outcomes in a non-neuroprotective way, preliminary research suggests. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 5, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Cryptogenic Stroke and Atrial FibrillationCryptogenic Stroke and Atrial Fibrillation
Hans-Christoph Diener comments on 2 important new studies demonstrating that a significant proportion of patients with cryptogenic stroke have a treatable risk factor. Medscape Neurology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 5, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Commentary Source Type: news

Spatial Cognitive Rehab and Motor Recovery After StrokeSpatial Cognitive Rehab and Motor Recovery After Stroke
Does spatial neglect influence motor recovery after stroke? In this review, the author makes a case for spatial retraining as a part of routine stroke rehabilitation. Current Opinion in Neurology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 29, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Journal Article Source Type: news

Risk Communication in Hyperacute Stroke ThrombolysisRisk Communication in Hyperacute Stroke Thrombolysis
A new study identifies variations among clinicians in the risk communication of thrombolytic therapy for hyperacute stroke. What strategies could better help patients understand the risks? Emergency Medicine Journal
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 21, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Emergency Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news

Is It Safe to Lower BP in Older Adults With Lacunar Stroke?Is It Safe to Lower BP in Older Adults With Lacunar Stroke?
This study aimed to determine safety and tolerability of lowering blood pressure in older adults with lacunar stroke. Do side effects differ in the elderly vs. younger patients? Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 29, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Journal Article Source Type: news

Timing of Thrombolysis for Acute Ischaemic StrokeTiming of Thrombolysis for Acute Ischaemic Stroke
How does treatment delay, patient age and stroke severity influence the effects of t-PA in acute ischemic stroke? Evidence-Based Medicine
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 24, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery 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