Stroke
Expert Interview
'Living brain implants' may restore stroke mobility
Translational research may be able to restore movement to paralyzed limbs post stroke.
News from the FDA/CDC
Urgent recall for Penumbra JET 7 Xtra Flex reperfusion catheters
Recall cites a risk for “unexpected death or serious injury” during use for clot removal in stroke patients.
Conference Coverage
Disabling stroke reduced with ticagrelor after minor stroke, TIA
“This new information on disabling stroke underlines the importance of getting patients on dual antiplatelet therapy quickly after a TIA or mild...
From the Journals
COVID-19 and risk of clotting: ‘Be proactive about prevention’
"We believe a systematic way of addressing this risk is best, with every patient hospitalized with COVID-19 receiving some type of...
Conference Coverage
Blood pressure treatment reduces bleeding in ICH
The management of blood pressure in ICH is complex. Timing, type of drug, and type of patient must be considered.
From the Journals
Statins beneficial in elderly, guidelines should be strengthened
“These findings support the concept of the cumulative burden of LDL cholesterol over one’s lifetime and the progressive increase in risk for...
Conference Coverage
Marijuana use tied to repeat MI, stroke after percutaneous coronary intervention
“It is absolutely critical” that cardiologists and general providers screen patients for marijuana use, “either at the time of their MI or ideally...
Conference Coverage
Local hospitals still have a role in treating severe stroke
Local centers performed very well in the study, with very fast “in/out” times for patients who were subsequently transferred for thrombectomy.
From the Journals
Proinflammatory dietary pattern linked to higher CV risk
Diets high in foods that increase inflammation were associated with increased risk of heart disease and stroke, compared with those filled with...
Feature
COVID-19 diagnosed on CTA scan in stroke patients
Opinion
Geriatric patients: My three rules for them
“Keeping moving” is probably the most important thing a patient can do for their health.