Adjunctive IV argatroban, eptifibatide do not cut disability after stroke
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Sep 06, 2024
The findings were seen among patients with acute ischemic stroke who were treated with intravenous thrombolysis within three hours after symptom onset.
High-intensity interval training improves cardiorespiratory fitness after stroke
Aug 09, 2024
Greater cardiorespiratory fitness gains were seen with high-intensity interval training versus moderate-intensity continuous training.
2002 to 2021 saw decline, followed by increase in stroke death rates
Aug 08, 2024
Stroke death rates increased 7% between 2012 and 2019 followed by 12% increase through 2021.
PREVENT equations reclassify half of US adults to lower ASCVD risk
Aug 02, 2024
A considerable decrease was estimated in US adults receiving or recommended for preventive treatment with statins and antihypertensives.
AHA: Semaglutide cuts risk for CVD events in patients without diabetes
Nov 14, 2023
Findings seen over three years in adults with preexisting cardiovascular disease and overweight or obesity
Prehospital reduction in BP does not improve stroke outcomes
May 20, 2024
The findings were seen in patients with suspected acute stroke with elevated systolic blood pressure.
Disparities in post-acute stroke care depend on insurance status
Jul 17, 2024
Uninsured patients had the lowest odds of facility versus home discharge and home healthcare discharge versus home without home healthcare.
ACC: Gamification plus financial incentives boost physical activity
Apr 11, 2024
Greatest effect seen during both the 12-month intervention and at six-month follow-up among patients at high risk for cardiovascular events
Leisure-time physical activity at all levels beneficial for stroke prevention
Mar 06, 2024
Below-target and ideal leisure-time physical activity significantly reduced stroke risk compared with no LTPA in studies identifying three levels of LTPA.
Radon exposure linked to increased risk for stroke in women
Feb 01, 2024
Stroke risk was significantly elevated at concentrations ranging from 2 to 4 pCi/L, below the US EPA Radon Action Level.