Stroke/Vascular Neurology News

In a newly published paper, the American Academy of Neurology promoted 12 key concepts for patients and providers to successfully promote and maintain brain health.

Healio Neurology looks back at the most popular Q&As with industry and specialty experts from the past year.

New guidance on primary prevention of stroke from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association states women with endometriosis and early menopause are at higher risk, requiring a thorough history and tailored management.

CHICAGO — Use of an SGLT2 inhibitor or GLP-1 receptor agonist after stroke may improve mortality and lower subsequent risk for heart attack and another stroke, a speaker reported.

LOS ANGELES — Individuals with hypertension and stroke who were prescribed angiotensin receptor blockers had a significantly lower risk for post-stroke epilepsy than those prescribed other antihypertension medications, according to new research.

Hypertension, atrial fibrillation and smoking were most strongly associated with an increased risk for severe compared with non-severe stroke, according to analysis from the INTERSTROKE study.

CHICAGO — In the BRAIN-AF trial, daily rivaroxaban did not reduce the incidence of cognitive decline, stroke or transient ischemic attack, compared with placebo, among younger patients with atrial fibrillation and low stroke risk.

Cardiovascular health of middle-aged adults was significantly associated with the risk of poor brain health later in life, according to a study published in Neurology.

October 29 is World Stroke Day, which aims to raise awareness of the condition and how to prevent it.