Timely Endovascular Thrombectomy Imperative for Favorable Post-Stroke Outcomes
A team of investigators evaluated the lifetime outcomes linked to the speed of endovascular thrombectomy success in patients with acute ischemic stroke.
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Post-Stroke Net Anticoagulation Benefit in Those Aged 66 to 74 Years
The researchers evaluated the risk of stroke without anticoagulation therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation without other CHA2DS2-VASc risk factors.
Hundreds of US Adults With Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome Hospitalized Every Year
The incidence of reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) cases leading to hospitalizations is approximately 3 per million adults every year, and the incidence is more than 3 times higher in women than men, according to study results published in Neurology. The diagnostic criteria for RCVS in patients with severe acute headaches with or without additional…
Women Are Under-Represented in Acute Stroke Trials
This meta-analysis included patients with stroke and/or transient ischemic attacks to determine whether women are under-represented in clinical trials of acute stroke therapies.
Signs of Intracranial Hypertension on MRI Not Commonly Associated With Papilledema
The study also says chronic intracranial hypertension likely does not require systematic lumbar puncture, unless papilledema is present.
Cardiac Monitor Implant Detects Atrial Fibrillation in More Stroke Patients
Among patients with ischemic stroke attributed to large- or small-vessel disease, an ICM more frequently detects AF over 12 months.
Vagus Nerve Stimulation Improves Arm Function After Stroke
Researchers aimed to determine whether vagus nerve stimulation paired with rehabilitation is a safe and effective treatment for improving arm function lost after a stroke.
Heart Attack, Stroke Care Rebound During Pandemic
During the largest and most recent COVID-19 surge, there were no significant declines in hospitalization for heart attacks or suspected strokes.
Bariatric Surgery Reduces ICP in Women With Obesity and Intracranial Hypertension
Investigators compared bariatric surgery with a community weight management intervention in ability to reduce intracranial pressure among patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
CDC Calls Emergency Meeting on Heart Inflammation Link to COVID-19 Vaccines
An emergency meeting will be held June 18 to discuss rare reports of heart inflammation in people who have received the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines.
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