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COVID-19-Linked Ischemic Strokes More Severe

COVID-19-associated ischemic strokes are more severe and correlate with more severe disability on discharge and increased inpatient death.

Stroke Risk in Hospitalized Patients With SARS-CoV-2

Study authors conducted a multinational meta-analysis in SARS-CoV-2 patients to assess the risk of stroke relative to the general population and to identify risk factors of stroke.

Brilinta Approved to Reduce Risk of Recurrent Stroke in High-Risk Patients

The approval was based on data from the phase 3 THALES trial (N=11,016) that compared treatment with ticagrelor plus aspirin to aspirin alone in preventing new stroke events.

Outcomes With 2 Self-Expanding Bioprostheses in TAVR for Symptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis

Outcomes of transfemoral TAVR for symptomatic severe aortic stenosis were comparable with the self-expanding transcatheter ACURATE neo valve or the CoreValve Evolut valve.

Air Pollution May Raise Stroke Risk With Atrial Fibrillation

Exposure to air pollution may increase the risk for ischemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF).

Many U.S. Young Adults Not Aware of Stroke Symptoms

28.9 percent of young adults not aware of all five stroke symptoms; 2.7 percent not aware of any

Weekend Admission Tied to Higher Stroke Mortality

Admission for hemorrhagic stroke on weekends versus weekdays tied to higher mortality at both rural, urban hospitals

Index for Multiple Chronic Conditions Predicts Post-Stroke Outcomes

A new index for multiple chronic conditions was effective for predicting post-stroke functional outcomes and disability/dependency in patients with ischemic stroke.

Colchicine Treatment May Lower Risk for Cardiovascular Events in Chronic Coronary Disease

Daily colchicine treatment may reduce the risk for cardiovascular events in patients with chronic coronary disease.

Neurologic Manifestations Seen in Most Hospitalized With COVID-19

Neurologic manifestations are common in COVID-19, occurring in 82.3 percent of hospitalized patients.