Endovascular Therapy Use, Improved Outcomes on the Rise
An analysis showed that more hospitals are using endovascular therapy with improved outcomes from 2003 to 2013.
ISC 2015
General Anesthesia Negatively Affects Outcomes in MR CLEAN Trial
Those who received local anesthesia had better functional outcomes in the landmark trial.
Increasing Arm, Hand Therapy Did Not Benefit Motor Performance in ICARE
The differences between groups in the primary and secondary endpoints did not significantly differ.
Left Atrial Abnormality Linked to Vascular Brain Injury
Even without the presence of atrial fibrillation, left atrial abnormalities increase the risk of vascular brain injury.
TNK-tPA Effective, Possibly Better than Alteplase for Minor Stroke
TNK-tPA is safe and effective as a treatment for minor stroke with intracranial occlusion.
Ischemic Stroke Patients May Be at Higher Risk of Cancer
The link is mainly due to the blood of cancer patients, which tends to clot more often.
Nearly Half of Acute Stroke Patients are Dehydrated
Dehydration in stroke can lead to hemoconcentration and vascular sludging.
Aerobic Exercise May Improve Motor Function, Mood After Stroke
Forced exercise was particularly effective in improving motor function and quality of life.
PTSD is Common in Parents of Children with Childhood Stroke
Both parents and children exhibited criteria of PTSD and significant levels of anxiety.
Intraventricular Hemorrhage Predicts Death, Disability in Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Patients with acute intracerebral hemorrhage and intraventricular hemorrhage experience poor outcomes.
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