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Dementia Risk in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Tied to Diabetes, Stroke

Researchers sought to assess the risk factors for dementia in older adults with atrial fibrillation.

Air Pollutants, Especially From Traffic, Independently Increase Stroke Risk

Researchers sought to assess the impact of long-term exposure to specific air pollutants on stroke risk.

Effect of HbA_1c on Stroke Risk Among Patients With Diabetes and Atrial Fibrillation

A team of investigators sought to identify the effect of glycemic control on risk for stroke among patients with atrial fibrillation.

Ticagrelor-Aspirin Treatment Benefit vs Major Hemorrhage Risk in Stroke

Researchers sought to assess the short-term benefit and risk of ticagrelor with aspirin in patients with acute mild-moderate ischemic stroke or high-risk transient ischemic attack.

Modified Cardiac Rehab May Reduce Mortality Risk for Stroke Survivors

Stroke survivors who participate in a comprehensive stroke recovery program that incorporates modified cardiac rehabilitation have decreased all-cause mortality at 1 year, improved overall function, and better cardiovascular performance.

Serious Neurologic Manifestations Associated With Worse COVID-19 Outcomes

For adults hospitalized with SARS-CoV-2 infection, encephalopathy at admission is the most common serious neurologic manifestation, all of which are associated with worse outcomes.

Online Program Aids Behavior Changes in Stroke Survivors

The online “Prevent 2nd Stroke” (P2S) behavior change intervention improves stroke survivors’ self-reported global ratings of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) at six months.

Predictors of Return to Work After Severe Stroke Identified

For patients with ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion who undergo mechanical thrombectomy (MT), predictors against re-employment include female sex and persistent functional deficits.

Portable MRI Can Detect Infarcts in Patients With Ischemic Stroke

Low-field portable magnetic resonance imaging (pMRI) acquired at low magnetic field strength can detect infarcts in patients with ischemic stroke.

Virtual Reality Therapies for Stroke Rehabilitation Show Promise

Researchers sought to evaluate the efficacy of various VR treatments compared with conventional therapy in improvement of the physical and psychological status of patients with stroke.