Stroke
FDA grants premarket approval to carotid stenting system for stroke
The FDA has granted premarket approval to the Neuroguard IEP System, a novel stenting system intended to ease the process for individuals with stroke, according to the manufacturer.
COVID-19 a CV risk equivalent to prior heart disease; type O blood may be protective
Prior SARS-CoV-2 infection, especially for those requiring hospitalization, was associated with increased risk for heart attack and stroke for up to 3 years, even among people with no history of heart disease, researchers reported.
Systemic inflammation an ‘important risk factor’ for stroke, ILD in rheumatoid arthritis
SAN DIEGO — Managing systemic inflammation is critical to reducing cardiovascular and pulmonary outcomes in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, according to a presenter at the 2024 Congress of Clinical Rheumatology West.
Patients with stroke younger, present with more severe symptoms since COVID-19
ORLANDO, Fla. — The COVID-19 pandemic likely altered stroke patient characteristics, as those admitted to the hospital were younger and had more severe symptoms over a 2-year post-pandemic interval, according to a poster.
Drinking moderate amounts of caffeine may cut risk for multiple cardiometabolic diseases
Adults who drink caffeinated beverages such as coffee or tea may have a lower risk for developing multiple cardiometabolic diseases compared with adults with low or no intake, according to study findings.
The ‘obesity paradox’: Weight gain during hospitalization for stroke may improve survival
ORLANDO, Fla. — For individuals hospitalized with intracerebral hemorrhage, increased caloric intake that led to an increase in weight was associated with higher odds of survival after 3 months, according to a poster.
Catching up on sleep over the weekend may have heart health benefits
Catching up on sleep over the weekend was associated with lower likelihood of having heart disease compared with individuals who slept less than they would during the week, a speaker reported.
Stopping abelacimab may not be necessary before invasive procedures
Patients with atrial fibrillation needing stroke prevention assigned to abelacimab had very low rates of bleeding during invasive procedures, according to new data from the AZALEA-TIMI 71 trial.
Mass ECG screening for atrial fibrillation in older adults does not seem to prevent stroke
Mass ECG screening for atrial fibrillation in older adults did not reduce the incidence of stroke or stroke hospitalization, according to the results of two trials presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress.
New method for quantifying visual midline shifts may aid understanding of the condition
Using a visual midline gauge to measure midline shifts in patients following a stroke may be more effective compared with the current manual clinical method, according to a study published in Optometry and Vision Science.