Benefits of tPA Treatment After Stroke Vary with Time
Earlier treatment with tPA post-stroke increases the odds of survival with minimal disability.
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Anticoagulant Therapy Preference Based on Prior Heart Attack, Stroke
Patients with previous stroke or myocardial infarction had a larger negative preference for those as outcomes of anticoagulation therapy.
Bariatric Surgery Raises Risk of Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension
Weight-loss surgery may increase the risk of spontaneous intracranial hypotension.
Bed Positioning is a Critical Care Decision After Ischemic Stroke
While lying flat is optimal for blood flow to the brain post-ischemic stroke, it can also cause brain swelling.
Stroke Mortality High in New First-Gen Cox-2 Inhibitor Users
Older nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that selectively inhibit cyclooxygenase-2 enzyme, like etodolac and diclofenac, upped stroke mortality.
Risk for ‘Silent Stroke’ Doubles with Atrial Fibrillation
Finding might explain link between atrial fibrillation, poorer thinking, and memory.
Depression, SSRI Use Up Stroke Mortality
Stroke mortality, depression association strongest among those aged younger than 65 years.
Mobile Stroke Unit Brings Care to Patients’ Doorsteps
If the UTHealth mobile stroke unit program can show that treating ischemic stroke within 60 minutes is feasible and cost effective, more may start rolling out nationally.
Adult stroke tools not adequate for children
An adult stroke tool was not sensitive or specific for childhood ischemic stroke.
New Stroke Prevention Guidelines Stress a Healthy Lifestyle
New guidelines for the prevention of stroke suggest eating a Mediterranean diet, not smoking and monitoring blood pressure at home.
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