Comprehensive Stroke Centers Improve Mortality Rates
Patients with hemorrhagic stroke treated at a comprehensive stroke center had a 7% reduced risk of death.
Patients with hemorrhagic stroke treated at a comprehensive stroke center had a 7% reduced risk of death.
CDC study finds fewer patients treated in ERs for ischemic, transient stroke.
Those treated with a stent were twice as likely to suffer a stroke or transient ischemic attack compared to those treated with medication alone.
Even without the presence of atrial fibrillation, left atrial abnormalities increase the risk of vascular brain injury.
TNK-tPA is safe and effective as a treatment for minor stroke with intracranial occlusion.
Patients with acute intracerebral hemorrhage and intraventricular hemorrhage experience poor outcomes.
The affect of stroke on young adults goes far beyond functional disabilities.
With no established guidelines, much of the decisions for management of hypertension during stroke are based on clinician experience.