Stroke News

A system for mechanical thrombectomy treating ischemic stroke demonstrated a high level of sensitivity and specificity compared with human evaluation in a recent clinical trial, according to the manufacturer.

Xylitol, a low-calorie sugar substitute commonly found in gum and toothpaste, demonstrated prothrombotic properties, possibly raising risk for major adverse CV events, researchers reported.

Much of the mortality in rheumatic heart disease was attributable to heart failure, and was significantly reduced by interventional treatment, which may stand as a barrier to improving mortality in lower-income countries, data show.

Patients with atherosclerosis and elevated LDL plus autoimmune or inflammatory disease may derive particular CV benefit from PCSK9 inhibition with evolocumab, a speaker reported.

Due to demographic changes and a rise in risk factors, the prevalence and economic burden of heart disease and stroke in the United States are expected to increase dramatically by 2050, according to the American Heart Association.

Regular use of fish oil supplements was tied to an increased risk of stroke and atrial fibrillation in adults with no prior CVD, according to results of a large prospective cohort study published in BMJ Medicine.

According to statistics reported in a recent release from Sutter Health, up to 15% of strokes are suffered by individuals aged younger than 45 years, with incidence rising.

Stroke prevalence increased more than 15% among Americans aged 65 years and younger in the last decade, research published in MMWR showed.

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement was associated with similar long-term mortality and stroke risk vs. surgery for severe aortic stenosis, but with greater risk for pacemaker implant with self-expanding TAVR valves, a speaker reported.

Use of radial access for PCI has increased greatly in the U.S. over the last decade and is associated with lower risk for mortality, bleeding and nonfatal vascular complications compared with a transfemoral approach, a speaker reported.