Stroke
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Single-center study outlines stroke risk, DOAC type in nonvalvular AFib patients
PHILADELPHIA –Rivaroxaban was more often than other DOACs associated with events in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation patients, based on a small...
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Depressive symptoms are associated with stroke risk
PHILADELPHIA – Among older adults, elevated depressive symptoms are associated with a 75% greater risk of incident ischemic stroke.
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Poststroke hemorrhage risk higher with clopidogrel/aspirin than aspirin
These results come from a secondary analysis of the POINT randomized clinical trial.
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Long-term antibiotic use may heighten stroke, CHD risk
Among middle-aged and older women, 2 or more months’ exposure to antibiotics is associated with an increased likelihood of cardiovascular disease...
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Does BMI affect outcomes after ischemic stroke?
Overweight and obese patients have greater survival and less risk of disability after acute ischemic stroke, according to an analysis of the FAST-...
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Few stroke patients undergo osteoporosis screening, treatment
Stroke patients are at increased risk of osteoporosis and fractures, yet few receive bone mineral density testing and treatment.
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Low LDL cholesterol may increase women’s risk of hemorrhagic stroke
Investigators found no association between HDL cholesterol and risk of hemorrhagic stroke or between total cholesterol and risk of hemorrhagic...
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Ticagrelor reversal agent looks promising
NEW ORLEANS – Ticagrelor’s antiplatelet effect was squelched within 5 minutes.
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Patient selection for acute stroke thrombectomy stirs controversy
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Telerehabilitation is noninferior to in-clinic rehabilitation for poststroke arm function
HONOLULU – Participants in both study groups had significant gains in arm function and stroke knowledge at 30 days...
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Intensive blood pressure lowering may not reduce risk of recurrent stroke
HONOLULU – Intensive treatment significantly reduces blood pressure, compared with standard treatment, and is...