Stroke
Conference Coverage
AHA: Poor real-world adherence to NOACs
Adherence to the novel oral anticoagulants by patients with atrial fibrillation is surprisingly poor outside the clinical trial setting.
Conference Coverage
EADV: Family history of cardiovascular disease is key in psoriasis patients
A family history of cardiovascular disease takes on extra importance in assessing cardiovascular risk in young adult psoriasis patients.
Conference Coverage
Cold weather linked to increase in strokes, MI
Expect noticeably more hospital admissions for stroke and ischemic heart disease on cold weather days.
News
Study characterizes intracerebral hemorrhage with new oral anticoagulants
Key clinical point: Intracerebral hemorrhage related to new oral anticoagulants frequently involves hematoma expansion and doesn’t appear to...
Conference Coverage
AHA: Ezetimibe reduces ischemic stroke risk
Intensive lipid-lowering therapy that incorporates ezetimibe provides enhanced protection against ischemic stroke.
Literature Review
Intensive Blood Pressure Treatment May Be Beneficial
Conference Coverage
Can Brain Edema After Major Stroke Be Prevented?
Conference Coverage
PFO Closure Reduces Recurrent Cryptogenic Stroke
News
Mechanical thrombectomy improves stroke outcomes
Key clinical point: Mechanical thrombectomy and usual care are associated with significantly better functional outcomes after acute ischemic...