Stroke
From the Journals
Statins beneficial in elderly, guidelines should be strengthened
“These findings support the concept of the cumulative burden of LDL cholesterol over one’s lifetime and the progressive increase in risk for...
Conference Coverage
Marijuana use tied to repeat MI, stroke after percutaneous coronary intervention
“It is absolutely critical” that cardiologists and general providers screen patients for marijuana use, “either at the time of their MI or ideally...
Conference Coverage
Factor XI inhibitor–based anticoagulation strategies gain ground
“When we compare the FXI inhibitors with existing anticoagulants, we don’t necessarily want to go up against the DOACs.”
Conference Coverage
Local hospitals still have a role in treating severe stroke
Local centers performed very well in the study, with very fast “in/out” times for patients who were subsequently transferred for thrombectomy.
Conference Coverage
Methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine split on cardiovascular outcomes in RA
Some distinctions in risk for heart failure, myocardial infarction, and stroke emerged between agents.
From the Journals
Proinflammatory dietary pattern linked to higher CV risk
Diets high in foods that increase inflammation were associated with increased risk of heart disease and stroke, compared with those filled with...
Feature
COVID-19 diagnosed on CTA scan in stroke patients
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Novel drug slows progression of diabetic kidney disease
Finerenone, a selective, nonsteroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist, significantly reduced both renal and cardiovascular events, with good...
Opinion
Geriatric patients: My three rules for them
“Keeping moving” is probably the most important thing a patient can do for their health.
From the Journals
‘Cautious’ DOAC underdosing in AFib may push mortality higher
Risk-averse clinicians might be doing more harm than good by prescribing direct oral anticoagulants at lower-than-recommended dosages in hope of...
Conference Coverage
For BP screening, shorter rest time yields similar results
The recommended 5-minute rest period before obtaining a clinic blood pressure measurement can be shortened without sacrificing accuracy, a new...