Stroke
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Statin Cuts Recurrent Stroke Risk Similarly in Diabetic, Nondiabetic Patients
Major Finding: The rate of recurrent stroke was 18% in patients with type 2 diabetes, 11% in patients with metabolic syndrome, and 11% in patients...
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Maximizing Stroke Risk Reduction in Elderly Hypertensives
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Extended Rivaroxaban Edges Out Enoxaparin in VTE Prevention
Major Finding: The primary composite efficacy end point occurred in 2.7% of patients treated with rivaroxaban or with enoxaparin.Data Source:...
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Twin Study: Carotid IMT Thicker in Antidepressant Users
ajor Finding: Antidepressant use was associated with an IMT increase of 37 microns, which represents about a 5% increase from the mean IMT value...
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MERCI Registry Outcomes Mirror Trial Results
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Clinical Trial Validates First Pediatric Stroke Severity Scale
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Quick Statin Use After Stroke Cuts Mortality
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AHA Addresses Severe Manifestations of Venous Thromboembolism
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Transient Ischemic Attack Could Double Risk of MI
Major Finding: The risk of MI in patients with a prior transient ischemic attack was twice (relative risk 2.09) that of patients in the general...
Commentary
Point/Counterpoint : Does Stroke Center Designation Improve Patient Outcomes?
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Doubt Cast on Major Role for PFO Closure in Cryptogenic Stroke
Major Finding: Among patients with a recent history of cryptogenic stroke or transient ischemic attack and a patent foramen ovale, endovascular...