Updates in stroke research: Stroke in COVID-19, benefits of spirituality and more
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In observance of May being American Stroke Month, Healio and Cardiology Today have compiled a list of top recent updates in stroke research.
Readers were most interested in the association between COVID-19 and stroke, new brain infarcts in atrial fibrillation, the CV impact of alcohol and more.
Confirmed ischemic stroke rates low in COVID-19
Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 had low rates of ischemic stroke confirmed by imaging, according to a study published in Stroke. Read more
Prediabetes not independently tied to cognitive impairment after stroke
The presence of type 2 diabetes was a significant risk factor for cognitive impairment following stroke, but investigators identified no association between prediabetes and cognitive function after stroke. Read more
ED visits for suspected MI, stroke down during COVID-19 pandemic
Many U.S. institutions have reported significant declines in the volume of patients presenting to the ED with potential MI or stroke due to fears associated with COVID-19. Read more
Atrial fibrosis predicts poor outcomes in embolic stroke of undetermined source
In patients with embolic stroke of undetermined source, atrial fibrosis predicted recurrent stroke or new atrial fibrillation, according to data presented at the virtual Heart Rhythm Society Annual Scientific Sessions. Read more
New brain infarcts present at 2 years in more than 5% of patients with AF despite anticoagulation
In well-treated patients with atrial fibrillation, most of whom were on oral anticoagulation, more than 5% had a new brain infarct at 2 years, according to data presented at the virtual Heart Rhythm Society Annual Scientific Sessions. Read more
90-day functional outcomes similar in endovascular thrombectomy regardless of alteplase use
Among patients with acute ischemic stroke from large-vessel occlusion, endovascular thrombectomy alone was noninferior for 90-day functional outcomes to IV alteplase administered within 4.5 hours from symptom onset plus endovascular thrombectomy. Read more
Alcohol consumption increases risk for PAD, stroke
Higher alcohol consumption predicted by genetics was associated with elevated risk for peripheral artery disease and stroke, according to a study published in Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine. Read more
Stroke survivors, caregivers may benefit from spirituality
Spirituality improved quality of life for patients who survived stroke and for their caregivers who reported depressive symptoms, according to a study published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes. Read more
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