Stroke/Vascular Neurology News

Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitor use in patients with hypertension and intracranial aneurysm was associated with lower risk for aneurysm rupture compared with nonuse, according to research published in Hypertension.

Among patients with cryptogenic stroke, ipsilateral complicated carotid artery plaque detected by MRI was associated with elevated risk for recurrent ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack, data show.

Onset of seizures after stroke more than doubled the risk for dementia in young patients, according to a study published in Neurology.

The introduction of a multifaceted educational campaign was associated with significant improvements in ambulance use and hospital arrival times for patients with stroke, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.

In patients with moderate or severe ischemic stroke, a lower dose of IV tenecteplase yielded less favorable functional outcomes compared to a higher standard dose of alteplase, according to data published in The Lancet Neurology.

Implementation of an interactive training program increased clinician adherence to stroke guidelines and reduced the proportion of disabled or deceased patients with acute ischemic stroke, researchers reported in JAMA Network Open.

U.S. death data show the burden of ischemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease and HF deaths vary significantly across Asian American subgroups, emphasizing the importance of tailoring CVD prevention and management strategies.

In-hospital outcomes for acute ischemic stroke patients with solid organ malignancy varied depending on the type of cancer and use of stroke interventions, according to a study published in Neurology.

Digital therapeutics company Big Health has announced a partnership with the University of Oxford for a new study evaluating Sleepio, an online program designed to improve sleep and mental health for stroke patients.

In this week’s edition, risk for cognitive decline is associated with older COVID-19 survivors; a study validates an FDA-approved blood test for traumatic brain injury; and more.