Stroke
Conference Coverage
Tenecteplase late after stroke misses endpoint: TIMELESS
“The most encouraging observation was that we did not show any safety issues with giving TNK to this population at such a late time.”
Conference Coverage
Cardiopathy no basis for choosing anticoagulation in ESUS
“It could be that this concept of thrombogenic atrial cardiopathy really isn’t present unless there is also atrial fibrillation.”
Conference Coverage
No added benefit from revascularization in low-risk CAS
“We are more aware of how we should treat” these patients, and “we’re probably a bit more aggressive,” which will have shifted the outcomes in the...
Conference Coverage
Care bundle improves outcome in ICH: INTERACT3
“This is a groundbreaking result. It is the first-ever published trial in ICH patients to show a clear benefit on functional outcomes and on...
Conference Coverage
Earlier anticoagulation safe in stroke with AFib: ELAN
“This trial will change clinical practice in that we can feel much more reassured that starting DOAC treatment early in these patients will not...
From the Journals
AHA urges action against racial inequities in stroke care
Insufficient research attention has been paid to reducing inequities in rehabilitation, recovery, and social reintegration, the writing group says...
Conference Coverage
Stroke scale cutoff might not be ideal guide for ordering CTA and detecting large vessel occlusions
If the goal is not to miss any LVOs, there is no NIHSS score below which these do not occur.
Guidelines
AHA backs screening for cognitive impairment after stroke
Cognitive impairment is common after a stroke; screening may help detect it early and allow appropriate multidisciplinary care, AHA says.
From the Journals
‘Bony’ stroke: Bone defects can cause recurrent stroke
“Due to the possibly high risk of stroke recurrence and potentially causative treatment options, bony strokes seem to be highly relevant for...
FDA/CDC
FDA breakthrough designation for spinal cord stimulation device
Early evidence indicates that spinal cord stimulation could be an assistive as well as a restorative approach for upper-limb recovery after stroke...
From the Journals
Antiphospholipid antibodies linked to future CV events
The study raises the possibility of one day treating the immune system in some individuals for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular...