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Increased Risk for Stroke, Atrial Fibrillation With Exogenous Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism

Researchers sought to determine the relationship between thyroid hormone treatment intensity and the incidence of atrial fibrillation and stroke.

Cost Savings Linked to First-Pass Effect in Acute Ischemic Stroke Treatment

Neurology Advisor spoke with Dr Tom Yao, Neurosurgeon at Norton Health and Johnson & Johnson consultant, regarding the CERONEVUS study and the future prospects of stroke research.

Review Explores Risk for Early-Onset Stroke, Parkinson Disease With Methamphetamine Use

The review authors sought to elucidate the neurological harms of methamphetamine, which are well-documented but poorly understood.

Alcohol Increases Ischemic Stroke Risk in Newly Diagnosed Atrial Fibrillation

Current alcohol consumption was associated with higher risk for ischemic stroke among patients with atrial fibrillation.

LAA Occlusion During Surgery Reduces Stroke Risk in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation

Left atrial appendage occlusion reduced stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing cardiac surgery.

Cognitive, Functional Decline Detected Prior to Stroke

Patients with stroke have steeper declines in cognition and daily functioning up to 10 years before incident stroke compared with stroke-free controls.

AHA Releases Scientific Statement on Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Cardiovascular Complications

The AHA outlines screening, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations for obstructive sleep apnea and CV complications tied to the sleep disorder.

Clinicians Must Go Beyond FAST When Diagnosing Acute Stroke

Researcher describes the limitations of currently available stroke screening tools and recent modifications made to these tools to improve diagnostic accuracy.

Silent Myocardial Infarction Associated With Incident Ischemic Stroke

The longitudinal, prospective study assessed whether an association existed between MI with a silent manifestation and the occurrence of subsequent ischemic stroke.

Favorable Venous Outflow Linked to Reperfusion Success After Thrombectomy

Study researchers assessed whether favorable venous outflow profiles were associated with successful reperfusion following thrombectomy in patients with AIS-LVO.