Stroke
Conference Coverage
Idarucizumab may reverse dabigatran anticoagulation in intracranial hemorrhage
Key clinical point: An ongoing investigation suggests that idarucizumab can reliably stop intracranial hemorrhage associated with dabigatran...
Conference Coverage
Stroke Centers Increase and Refine Use of Thrombectomy
Conference Coverage
Commonly Prescribed Drugs May Increase the Risk of Stroke
News
CV health may prevent cognitive decline
Key clinical point: The closer adults come to meeting “ideal” American Heart Association targets for seven factors related to cardiovascular...
News
Pilot study shows potential of transcranial direct current stimulation in poststroke motor recovery
News
Obesity, oral contraceptive use are risk factors for cerebral venous thrombosis in women
Key clinical point: Obesity and oral contraceptive use significantly increased the odds for cerebral venous thrombosis in adults.
Conference Coverage
High false positives found for Medtronic’s implantable AF detectors
Key clinical point: The high sensitivity of Medtronic’s implantable loop recorders means that they’re good at detecting possible AF, but their...
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Lower the CT to check the heart for embolic sources in acute stroke
Key clinical point: Nongated heart CTAs may provide useful information in acute ischemic stroke. Major finding: Among 20 acute ischemic stroke...
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Ischemic-stroke thrombectomy use widens and refines
Commentary
Seeking an alteplase alternative for stroke
Conference Coverage
ISC: Cryptogenic stroke linked to PSVT in absence of atrial fibrillation
Key clinical point: Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia could be an atrial marker for increased stroke risk when atrial fibrillation is not...