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Q&A: TCAR, which transformed carotid artery revascularization, reaches 100,000 procedures
Revascularization of carotid arteries has always been a challenging procedure, and both carotid surgery and transfemoral carotid stenting can lead to severe complications.
Nicardipine prevents angiographic vasospasm after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
Use of nicardipine release implants during surgical aneurysm repair was safe, efficacious and led to better outcomes compared with standard care alone, according to research published in JAMA Neurology.
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Endovascular thrombectomy leads to better outcomes at 12 months in acute ischemic stroke
In those with acute ischemic stroke, endovascular thrombectomy was associated with better overall outcomes at 12 months compared with standard medical treatment alone, according to research from The Lancet Neurology.
Apixaban, aspirin comparable for patients with cancer history, cryptogenic stroke
Apixaban and aspirin offered similar protection against major ischemic and hemorrhagic events among people with cancer history and cryptogenic stroke.
Guided short-interval high-intensity exercise could improve outcomes after stroke
Short-interval high-intensity exercise after stroke improved oxygen consumption and may reduce risk for future strokes and hospitalizations, according to a study published in Stroke.
High Brain Care Score linked to lower risk for late-life depression, dementia, stroke
Individuals with a higher Brain Care Score had a significantly lower risk for late-life depression, dementia and stroke, according to a study published in Frontiers in Psychiatry.
High-dose statins after minor stroke tied to hemorrhage risk in a Chinese cohort
Initiation of high-intensity statin therapy during the acute phase of minor, noncardiogenic stroke may increase bleeding risk, according to the results of a Chinese cohort study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
NYU Langone tops list again as best US hospital for neurology, neurosurgery
NYU Langone was again the top hospital in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery, according to the latest annual Best Hospitals Survey issued by U.S. News & World Report.
Statin use when not indicated for certain strokes could cause adverse events
Statin initiation in patients with stroke etiologies not indicated for secondary prevention with statin therapy could hypothetically cause thousands of adverse events every year, according to a new meta-analysis published in Stroke.
Use of contraceptives does not increase risk of vascular events in migraine
SAN DIEGO — Contraceptive use did not significantly increase risk of vascular events overall for women who experience migraines, although those who experience migraine with aura had an increased risk, data show.
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