Stroke/Vascular Neurology News

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.

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.

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.

Endovascular therapy was linked with improved outcomes across five cognitive tests in those with acute ischemic stroke, according to research published in Neurology.

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.

The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to a South Korea-based specialized medical AI startup for its non-contrast CT imaging analysis solution to detect intracerebral hemorrhage.

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.

For patients diagnosed with intracerebral hemorrhage, surgical intervention within 24 hours led to better functional outcomes at 180 days compared with medical management alone, researchers wrote in the New England Journal of Medicine.