SSRI Use Resolves Depression, Increases Recurrent Stroke Risk After ICH
SSRI use after intracerebral hemorrhage may resolve depression symptoms, but also increases patients’ risk for recurrent stroke.
Stroke
Endovascular Stroke Therapy More Beneficial On-Site Than Off-Site
Endovascular stroke therapy was shown to be more beneficial on-site than after transfer in patients with acute ischemic stroke.
Portable Low-Field MRI Allows Brain Imaging in ICU Patients
Portable, low-field magnetic resonance imaging is feasible for obtaining neuroimaging in intensive care unit patients.
Future Cardiovascular Event Risk Up With High BP in Young Adults
Young adults with elevated blood pressure have increased risk of subsequent cardiovascular events.
Higher Triglyceride Levels Linked to Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes
Researchers sought to determine whether triglyceride levels were independently associated with cardiovascular disease among patients with coronary artery disease and type 2 diabetes.
Long-Term Phototherapy for Vitiligo Associated With Reduced Risk for Heart Disease, Stroke
The relationship between long-term NB-UVB phototherapy and cardiovascular or cerebrovascular risk in patients with vitiligo was investigated.
Evolocumab Found to Reduce LDL-C, CV Risk in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
Evolocumab treatment in addition to statin therapy was found to lower cardiovascular risk in patients with metabolic syndrome and stable atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Confirmatory Testing No Longer Needed for 23andMe’s CYP2C19 Report
The 510(k) clearance allows for modification of the labeling of the previously authorized pharmacogenetics report.
AHA Details How to Lower Stroke Risk During, After Heart Surgery
Recommendations are presented for reducing the risk for perioperative stroke in adults undergoing cardiac and thoracic aortic operations.
Impact of COVID-19 on Stroke, and TIA Admission Rates, and Prognosis
The admission rates of ischemic stroke and TIA were lower during the first weeks of the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown compared with those of 2017-2019.
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