Incomplete ED neurovascular imaging tied to higher odds of 90-day stroke
Jun 13, 2023
The findings were for older patients presenting to the emergency department with a transient ischemic attack.
Data elements, definitions for COVID-19 complications detailed
Jun 27, 2022
The clinical lexicon presents data elements related to cardiovascular and noncardiovascular complications of COVID-19.
Bridging therapy may be better for large vessel occlusion stroke
Feb 18, 2022
Better outcomes are associated with IV thrombolysis followed by mechanical thrombectomy versus mechanical thrombectomy alone.
Outdoor light at night, air pollution linked to cerebrovascular disease
Mar 26, 2024
In multiple-exposure models, the association of outdoor light at night and particulate matter with cerebrovascular disease persisted.
Depression tied to higher risk of CVD events in both men and women
Mar 15, 2024
Although significant associations are seen for both, the associations are more pronounced in women.
American Stroke Association, Feb. 8-10
Feb 23, 2023
New from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference.
Cumulative exposure to estrogen linked to lower risk for stroke
Feb 02, 2023
A reduced risk was observed for total stroke, ischemic stroke and intracerebral hemorrhage with highest versus lowest exposure.
Online program aids behavior changes in stroke survivors
Apr 20, 2022
Participants in the “Prevent 2nd Stroke” program reported better health-related quality of life at six months.
Risk for stroke, dementia down with coffee, tea consumption
Nov 23, 2021
Drinking two to three cups of coffee and two to three cups of tea per day was associated with a significantly lower risk for stroke and dementia compared with not drinking tea and coffee.
Many stroke survivors continue to smoke
Nov 17, 2021
Stroke survivors are less likely than cancer survivors to quit smoking.