Stroke News

The FDA has approved TNKase, a tissue plasminogen, clot-dissolving agent, to treat acute ischemic stroke in adults, according to the manufacturer.

The American Board of Medical Specialties denied approval of creation of an independent cardiology certification board championed by the American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine, according to a press release.

Heavy smoking was associated with a significantly increased risk for cryptogenic ischemic stroke within a large cohort of younger adults from across Europe, data show.

Less than 5% of hospitalized adults with type 2 diabetes received an SGLT2 inhibitor or GLP-1 before being discharged, according to data from a cohort study published in the Journal of Diabetes and Its Complications.

RapidAI automated imaging appeared to be more accurate than VizAI in detecting cases of large vessel occlusion, as well as in identifying those missed by its counterpart among individuals with acute stroke, results of a comparative analysis show.

The GLP-1 liraglutide showed potential benefit in reducing stroke recurrence and improving functional outcomes after minor stroke or transient ischemic attack, a speaker reported.

Fewer women received cardiology referrals during index hospitalization and poststroke cardiac monitoring compared with men, and women had shorter average hospital stays, a speaker reported.

An instructional video regarding two stroke-related mnemonics was linked to faster 911 call response for suspected stroke, according to a study presented at the International Stroke Conference.

Patients with stroke and inaccurate NSAID allergy labels had poorer outcomes including major adverse cardiovascular events, peripheral vascular disease and death, according to a study published in Stroke.