Investigators sought to determine the safety and efficacy of novel oral anticoagulants to treat patients with chronic kidney disease, particularly with regard to cardiovascular outcomes.
Individuals with long working hours (LWHs) have an increased risk for stroke, with a stronger correlation for those exposed to LWHs for 10 years or more.
There is a higher likelihood of the development of post-stroke epilepsy in patients who had longer duration of early-onset post-stroke status epilepticus.
Patients with midlife type 2 diabetes have a significantly increased risk for cerebral infarction and occlusion of cerebral arteries later in life.
Investigators evaluated how carotid atherosclerosis affects the relationship between major cardiovascular risk factors and ischemic stroke subtypes.
Investigators analyzed data from individuals with acute ischemic stroke transferred to a comprehensive stroke center, of whom changes in NIHSS scores were calculated.
Neurocardiac injury detected by strain imaging appears to be a marker for the extent of neurological insult, and is a new prognostic marker in patients with SAH.
In patients with prior myocardial infarction (MI)/ischemic stroke, treatment with alirocumab is associated with a reduction in LDL-C, as well as reductions in lipoprotein(a), apolipoprotein B, and non-HDL-C.
Fracture risk after ischemic stroke score is a useful diagnostic tool to identify individuals surviving ischemic stroke who are at risk for low-trauma fracture ≤1 year of stroke diagnosis.
Currently, there is no formal curriculum in medical ethics as it applies to mechanical circulatory support.
