Stroke News

The FDA approved an expanded indication for a transcarotid stent system to include patients at standard risk for adverse events from carotid endarterectomy, according to a press release from Silk Road Medical.

Women were less likely to return to work after large vessel occlusion stroke compared with men, despite similar 90-day functional outcomes, according to study findings published in Stroke.

Adults with type 2 diabetes and cognitive impairment are more likely to experience major adverse cardiovascular events, stroke or CV mortality compared with those without cognitive impairment, according to study findings.

Bendit Technologies announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its steerable microcatheter platform for treatment in the neurologic, peripheral and coronary vasculature.

Bariatric surgery is associated with significantly lower risk for MI, new-onset HF and death among older adults with obesity, regardless of diabetes status, according to an analysis of Medicare beneficiary data.

WASHINGTON — Compared with regular salt intake, using a salt substitute was associated with better outcomes at lower cost for stroke prevention and quality-adjusted life-years gained, according to new data from the SSaSS trial.

WASHINGTON — Regular consumption of coffee, especially two to three cups per day, may be protective against incident CVD, arrhythmias and mortality, irrespective of CVD status.

WASHINGTON — Among patients with MI, those diagnosed with depression after the event had greater risk for stroke than those without depression, according to findings presented at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Session.

Two servings of avocado per week, compared with not eating any avocado, was associated with lower risk for CVD and CHD, but not stroke, researchers reported.

The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association have published a joint recommendation statement for the use of endovascular therapy and thrombolysis following stroke in patients with premorbid dementia or disability.