Stroke
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Intravenous tPA ups mortality in children with acute ischemic stroke
BOSTON – The results show that studies of the efficacy of ischemic stroke treatment in adults can’t necessarily be extrapolated to children.
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VIDEO: Care withdrawal becoming more common in ischemic stroke patients
BOSTON – The rise in withdrawal of care during 2006-2011 occurred across all kinds of treatments: thrombolysis, endovascular treatment, both, or...
From the Journals
Embolism major cause of stroke after open arch surgery in patients with carotid/intracranial stenosis
Screening may identify patients needing alternative operative strategies to prevent stroke during open arch surgery.
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Intensive BP lowering may reduce larger hematoma expansion in ICH
BOSTON – Intensive systolic blood pressure reduction did not significantly reduce hematoma expansion, except in those with larger hematomas.
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24/7 neurologist coverage improved community hospital stroke outcomes
BOSTON – The impact of a neurologist available at all times was most significant at night.
Video
Pamela Rist, ScD
Dr. Rist explains her research into migraine and the risk of hypertension among women.
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VIDEO: Stroke risk in women deserves greater attention
BOSTON – Texas neurologist Louise McCullough, MD, PhD, is determined to help women live longer by urging neurologists to focus on the unique risks...
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What Is the Optimal Number of Antiplatelet Agents for Preventing Recurrent Stroke?
HOUSTON—Although dual antiplatelet therapy provides a greater reduction in the risk of recurrent stroke than does antiplatelet monotherapy, adding...
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Decrease in Blood Pressure During Thrombectomy Under General Anesthesia Influences Outcome
HOUSTON—Among patients who undergo thrombectomy under general anesthesia, a decrease in blood pressure during treatment is associated with worse...
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Flow Diverters Successfully Treat Small, Unruptured Aneurysms
HOUSTON—A flow-diverter device can treat small to medium-sized unruptured aneurysms safely and effectively, according to research presented at the...
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Prenotification, unequivocal stroke promote ultra-fast door-to-needle time
BOSTON – Prenotification by emergency medical services and unequivocal clinical scenarios help to achieve ultra-fast door-to-needle times of 10...