Stroke
Conference Coverage
Flu vaccine linked to lower risk for stroke: INTERSTROKE
One theory is that it’s the stimulation of the immune system rather than the protection of infection against influenza that is the key factor.
From the Journals
Traumatic brain injury linked to ‘striking’ risk for CVD, diabetes, brain disorders
Mild and moderate-to-severe TBI is linked to an increased risk for hypertension, stroke, diabetes, as well as neurological and psychiatric...
Conference Coverage
Lupus may lead to worse stroke outcomes for women, but not men
Women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) were 20% more likely to have a prolonged hospital stay and 28% less likely to have a routine home...
From the Journals
Drugs used for nausea/vomiting linked to stroke risk
From the Journals
Even light drinking ups CV risk; harm rises along with intake
All levels of alcohol intake are harmful with regard to cardiovascular disease, and the risk increases exponentially as alcohol intake rises, even...
Guidelines
New guidance on palliative care for neurologic disorders
Palliative care includes much more than hospice services, according to a new guideline.
Conference Coverage
Real-world data support safety of newer LAA device
More than 18 months after approval, the Watchman FLX left atrial appendage closure device is performing well at 45 days in real-world use.
From the Journals
Silver lining emerges for embolic protection in post-TAVR stroke
A database study found that embolic protection during transcatheter aortic valve replacement may improve outcomes, although not the occurrence, of...
Conference Coverage
Robotic transcranial Doppler improves PFO detection after stroke
It’s hoped that use of the robotic device will increase the number of shunts identified.
Conference Coverage
Liquid embolism of AVM tied to high cure rate
“Endovascular treatment using Onyx is able to achieve, on its own, a very efficient cure rate with a low morbidity and mortality rate,”
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Tenecteplase for stroke thrombolysis up to 24 hours?
“These results are the first to be reported with tenecteplase in the extended time window.”