Nationwide prevalence of stroke up from 2011-2013 to 2020-2022
May 23, 2024
The prevalence of stroke was higher among adults aged 65 years and older versus younger adults.
Disease burden of ischemic stroke predicted to continue increasing
May 19, 2023
Major contributors to increased disease burden include smoking and a diet high in sodium, as well as five metabolic factors.
Higher likelihood of excellent outcome after stroke seen with tirofiban
Jun 05, 2023
The findings were seen in patients with ischemic stroke without occlusion of large or medium-sized vessels and at least one moderately to severely weak limb.
For stroke victims, new mobile ambulance brings emergency room tech to patients, wherever they’re found
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 31, 2023
A mobile ambulance for stroke victims help almost a third of patients with early resolution of symptoms, a recent study shows.
ESC: Adverse outcomes increased with suboptimal adherence to aspirin after MI
Aug 28, 2023
The risk increased for recurrent MI, ischemic stroke or death with suboptimal adherence through eight years after MI.
ADA: Bempedoic acid cuts MACE in statin-intolerant patients
Jun 26, 2023
Significant risk reduction was observed in the primary end point of composite of cardiovascular death nonfatal myocardial infarction, nonfatal stroke, coronary revascularization.
Atrial fibrillation screening program cost-effective in elderly
Nov 16, 2022
The program was cost-effective in 99.2% of simulations and was cost-saving in 92.7% of simulations.
Emerging tools for stroke rehabilitation include mobile app, ankle-foot robot
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 07, 2023
New tools developed by separate Hong Kong Universities include an app and robotic exoskeleton for stroke rehab.