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Noncompliance to Apixaban for Atrial Fibrillation Due to Many Factors

Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) cite multiple reasons for nonadherence to direct-acting oral anticoagulant (DOAC) therapy.

Peanut Consumption Linked to Reduced Stroke Risk in Japan

For men and women in Japan, eating peanuts is associated with reduced risk of ischemic stroke and cardiovascular disease.

Direct to Angiography Suite Improves Functional Outcomes in LVO Stroke Shortly After Symptom Onset

In a randomized clinical trial, researchers evaluated the effect of DTAS protocol on long-term clinical outcomes of patients with LVO stroke.

Loop ECG Identifies Atrial Fibrillation in Patients at Risk for Stroke

Implantable loop recorder (ILR) device screening may lead to a 3-fold increase in detection of atrial fibrillation and initiation of necessary oral anticoagulation therapy, but does not significantly reduce the risk of stroke or systemic arterial embolism in high-risk patients.

Outcomes for Acute Stroke Better With Mobile Stroke Units

For patients within 4.5 hours after onset of acute stroke symptoms who are eligible for t-PA, outcomes are better with treatment with MSUs..

Low-Field Portable MRI Detects Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Low-field portable magnetic resonance imaging (pMRI) has a sensitivity of 80.4 percent for detecting intracerebral hemorrhages (ICHs).

Fluoxetine Does Not Decrease Symptoms of Clinical Depression in Patients After a Stroke

Researchers performed a secondary analysis of the AFFINITY trial that assessed the effects of fluoxetine treatment on depression symptoms in patients who recently had a stroke.

AHA Presidential Statement: Link Between Opioid Use, Cardiovascular Disease, and Stroke

The AHA has issued a Presidential Advisory Statement outlining considerations for addressing the effects of opioids on cardiovascular and neurovascular health.

Late-Onset Epilepsy Linked to Increased Risk for Death in Older Adults

Researchers explored the risk for death in late-onset epilepsy by analyzing data from the prospective Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study.

Excess Leisure Sedentary Time Tied to Long-Term Stroke Risk in Younger Adults

Researchers determined the association between excess leisure sedentary time and risk for long-term stroke, and whether the risk was greater in young adults and modified by physical activity.