Stroke
From the Journals
Childhood poverty sets stage for adult heart disease
By age 11, low socioeconomic standing takes a toll on children’s arteries.
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Tracy E. Madsen, MD
Research suggests that the rate of stroke has declined for men, but not for women.
From the Journals
Stopping statins after stroke may up recurrent stroke risk
Nearly 20% of patients 3-6 months after a stroke, in a Taiwanese database, were not using statins. Read the findings of a large retrospective...
From the Journals
Algorithm-based trunk support system shows potential for recovery of walking ability
An artificial intelligence-derived algorithm is proving to be a step in the right direction for gait rehab after stroke or spinal cord injury.
Conference Coverage
Small brain infarcts’ cognitive impact equals that of large infarcts
LONDON – Two types of brain lesions together in the same person nearly quadrupled the detrimental effect of having only large lesions.
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Hugo Aparicio, MD
Dr. Aparicio describes the relationship between overweight status and survival after stroke.
Conference Coverage
Watchman device for AF patients ineligible for oral anticoagulation gains support from 1-year registry outcomes
PARIS – EWOLUTION study provides reassurance for the patient group left behind in prior trials and FDA approval of the device.
Conference Coverage
ANCA-associated vasculitis appears to increase risk of stroke, death
MADRID – But there was no higher risk for myocardial infarction.
Conference Coverage
Idarucizumab reversed dabigatran completely and rapidly in study
One drug reversed the anticoagulant effect of another completely and rapidly.
Conference Coverage
Amplatzer devices outperform oral anticoagulation in atrial fib
PARIS – Greater net clinical benefit documented in registry.
From the Journals
Herpes zoster raises risk of stroke, MI
Several mechanisms of action are offered.