Stroke/Vascular Neurology News

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.

The benefit of direct oral anticoagulants on stroke risk in patients with prior intracerebral hemorrhage and atrial fibrillation was partially offset by increased risk for future hemorrhage risk, a speaker reported.

A novel imaging analysis technique registered a high degree of sensitivity and specificity in identifying both presence and type of subdural hematoma, or SDH, data from a comparative analysis show.

Intensive BP lowering after successful endovascular thrombectomy for acute anterior circulation ischemic stroke did not improve 90-day functional outcomes vs. standard BP control, a speaker reported.

A protocol designed to progressively increase physical therapy intensity for stroke survivors improved walking distance, speed and quality of life compared with standard care, data presented at the International Stroke Conference show.

In a small cohort of adults in South Korea, the presence of cerebral small vessel disease was associated with color reading and visual deficits, but not memory, across an 8-year follow-up interval, according to new research.

The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to a Bay Area commercial stage medical technology company for its novel large-bore catheter stroke thrombectomy system.

The odds for stroke in older adults was significantly higher for those who experienced parental divorce by their 18th birthday compared to those who did not, and higher for those of an older age, data show.

The FDA has proposed limiting the level of nicotine in cigarettes and other combusted tobacco products like cigars and pipe tobacco to make them “minimally or nonaddictive,” according to a press release from the agency.