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'Safe' stem cell therapy may help stroke recovery
Conclusion This study provides evidence that a new technique using a patient's own stem cells to aid the recovery from severe ischaemic stoke is feasible and appears to be safe. It was not designed to test whether the technique was better than doing nothing or better than other types of care or treatment. The authors are perfectly clear that this "proof-of-concept study was not designed with a control group or powered to be able to detect efficacy". This means we cannot be sure that the improvements seen in the five patients were caused by the stem cell treatment. They could have occurred anyway as part of the na...
Source: NHS News Feed - August 11, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Genetics/stem cells Heart/lungs Source Type: news

Lori’s Stroke Required Help From Doctors An Hour Away. Telemedicine Provided It.
Editor’s note: Our previous stories this American Stroke Month featured warning signs heeded and missed. Today we shift gears to showcase a textbook response to a stroke, including the crucial role of telestroke, a way for experts at another facility to help care for a patient via a webcam-type connection. The CHRONIC Care Act, which includes a provision to require Medicare to cover telestroke, will be discussed Tuesday during a hearing of the Senate Finance Committee. Lori Hoopingarner savored her occasional weekend getaway. Between running her financial advising company, raising a 10-year-old daughter and 6-year-old s...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - May 15, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Intraoperative Hypotension and Stroke in Cardiac Surgery Intraoperative Hypotension and Stroke in Cardiac Surgery
Stroke is a leading cause of morbidity in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Might intraoperative hypotension be a potentially modifiable risk factor for perioperative stroke?Anesthesiology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 4, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Anesthesiology Journal Article Source Type: news

Carbon Dioxide, Blood Pressure, and Perioperative Stroke Carbon Dioxide, Blood Pressure, and Perioperative Stroke
Postoperative stroke is a potentially devastating complication. Might a combination of intraoperative hypotension and either hypo- or hypercarbia be risk factors for postoperative ischemic stroke?Anesthesiology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 27, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Anesthesiology Journal Article Source Type: news

Common Painkiller Linked To Heart Attack And Stroke, UK Warning
Common painkiller, diclofenac, raises the risk of heart attack and stroke among patients with serious underlying heart conditions, the UK's Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has warned. MHRA specifies that patients with circulatory problems, heart disease, heart failure, or a previous stroke or heart attack should stop using diclofenac. Diclofenac is known under several trade names, including Diclomax, Defenac, Diclofex, Dyloject, Econac, Enstar, Flamrase, Flamatak, Motifene, Rheumatac, Rhumalgan, Volsaid, and Voltarol...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 1, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pain / Anesthetics Source Type: news

Anesthetic, Critical Care Implications in Stroke Management Anesthetic, Critical Care Implications in Stroke Management
This review explores the anesthetic and critical care considerations of interventions for acute stroke management, including thrombolysis, carotid revascularization, and decompressive hemicraniectomy.BJA Education
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 24, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Journal Article Source Type: news

Anesthesia as Safe as Conscious Sedation in Stroke Thrombectomy Anesthesia as Safe as Conscious Sedation in Stroke Thrombectomy
Two new randomized studies have provided reassurance on the safety of general anesthesia for patients undergoing endovascular therapy for acute stroke.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - May 24, 2017 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

Anesthesia for Endovascular Treatment in Acute Stroke Anesthesia for Endovascular Treatment in Acute Stroke
Does anesthesia strategy impact outcomes of acute ischemic stroke patients undergoing endovascular treatment?BMC Anesthesiology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 25, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Anesthesiology Journal Article Source Type: news

Stroke in Surgical Patients: A Narrative Review Stroke in Surgical Patients: A Narrative Review
This review explores the etiology of as well as common risk factors and potential risk reduction strategies for perioperative stroke.Anesthesiology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 17, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Journal Article Source Type: news

Outcomes of Patients Admitted to the ICU for Acute Stroke Outcomes of Patients Admitted to the ICU for Acute Stroke
This study describes the clinical features, management, and outcomes of patients admitted to the ICU for acute stroke. What factors may predict neurological outcome 6 months after ICU admission?BMC Anesthesiology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 18, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Anesthesiology Journal Article Source Type: news

Preop Beta-Blockers and Stroke in Major Abdominal Surgery Preop Beta-Blockers and Stroke in Major Abdominal Surgery
Perioperative beta-blockade is sometimes used to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiac events for patients undergoing major noncardiac surgery. Does this increase the risk of stroke?Anesthesiology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - January 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Anesthesiology Journal Article Source Type: news

Developments in the Management of Acute Ischaemic StrokeDevelopments in the Management of Acute Ischaemic Stroke
What are the recent developments within the management of acute ischemic stroke? Continuing Education in Anaesthesia, Critical Care & Pain
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 19, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Critical Care Journal Article Source Type: news

ICP Monitoring in Patients With Haemorrhagic StrokeICP Monitoring in Patients With Haemorrhagic Stroke
ICP monitoring useful in patients with hemorrhagic stroke? BMC Anesthesiology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 30, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Anesthesiology Journal Article Source Type: news

Anaesthetic Management of the Patient With Ischaemic StrokeAnaesthetic Management of the Patient With Ischaemic Stroke
Which anaesthetic technique is best for patients with acute ischemic stroke? British Journal of Anaesthesia
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - January 12, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Anesthesiology Journal Article Source Type: news

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