<ѻý>Tirofiban Improves Outcomes for Strokes With No Other Tx Optionsѻý> Chinese trial supports stronger antiplatelet for patients ineligible for lytics, thrombectomy Feb 11, 2023
<ѻý>CATIS-2: Delayed Antihypertension Tx for Acute Ischemic Stroke Still an Optionѻý> Early therapy not a better bet for cutting death and disability risks at 3 months Feb 11, 2023
<ѻý>SPAN Study Finds a Winner for Treating Stroke in Rodentsѻý> Among six interventions, uric acid exceeded efficacy boundaries Feb 10, 2023
<ѻý>Thrombectomy Effective for Large Ischemic Strokesѻý> Pair of phase III trials lay the groundwork for expanding indication Feb 10, 2023
<ѻý>BEST-II Throws Cold Water on Already-Tepid BP Lowering After Stroke Thrombectomyѻý> Trial did not show definite harm, but benefit is unlikely Feb 10, 2023
<ѻý>Lessons From Flint, Mich. on Stroke Preparedness and Lytic Uptakeѻý> Racial disparities narrowed as a result of hospital and community intervention Feb 10, 2023
<ѻý>Does All Afib Detected After Stroke Really Have to Trigger Oral Anticoagulation?ѻý> Stroke neurologists debate skipping secondary prevention anticoagulants for some Feb 10, 2023
<ѻý>Suboptimal Sleep Duration Linked to Poor Brain Healthѻý> Middle-age patients with worse sleep saw increased white matter hyperintensities on MRI Feb 09, 2023
<ѻý>Tenecteplase on Par With Alteplase, Randomized Trial Affirmsѻý> Data from China strengthen the evidence base for off-label use Feb 09, 2023
<ѻý>Familiar Drugs Get a Foot in the Door for Small Vessel Stroke Treatmentѻý> Combined isosorbide mononitrate and cilostazol feasible, well tolerated in these patients Feb 09, 2023
<ѻý>DAPT Underused for Minor Stroke, TIAѻý> Registry suggests undertreatment, particularly of women and healthier individuals Feb 09, 2023
<ѻý>Stroke Neuroprotection Drug Passes Early-Phase Hurdleѻý> Infusion before mechanical thrombectomy reduced important outcomes in small phase I/II trial Feb 08, 2023
<ѻý>Does the Environment Override Genes for People at Risk of Stroke?ѻý> Large study detects interaction between genetic susceptibility and neighborhood deprivation Feb 08, 2023
<ѻý>Cardiac Monitoring Continues to Flag Unsuspected Afib in Broader Populationѻý> STROKE AF studied a group not typically considered for Afib detection and management Feb 08, 2023
<ѻý>Yelp Reviews in Cardiology; Viagra's Unfulfilled Promise; Catheter RDN at 10 Yearsѻý> Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Jan 31, 2023
<ѻý>DeSantis Pushes Permanent Bans; Moderna RSV Vax Effective; Top Stroke Expert Diesѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Jan 18, 2023
<ѻý>Scattered Brain Bleeds, Vasculitis in Alzheimer's Trial Deathѻý> Case report is published days ahead of FDA lecanemab decision Jan 04, 2023
<ѻý>Cardiologists' Mental Disorders; NFL Player's Cardiac Arrest; Red Flag for Turmericѻý> Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Jan 03, 2023
<ѻý>Encouraging Data for Stroke Lytics in DOAC Usersѻý> Observational cohort shows "counterintuitive" finding on sICH risk Jan 03, 2023
<ѻý>Dementia Accompanying Cardiometabolic Disease: Does It Come Down to Genetics?ѻý> Twin study suggests special monitoring in some individuals Dec 29, 2022
<ѻý>Stroke Thrombectomy Beyond the 24-Hour Window: Study Keeps the Door Openѻý> Researchers push the boundaries of how late is too late for intervention Dec 27, 2022
<ѻý>Bariatric Surgery in NAFLD Tied to Lower Heart Disease Riskѻý> In a large cohort, surgery associated with 49% lower risk of CVD versus nonsurgical care Oct 07, 2022
<ѻý>Concurrent LAA Occlusion Loses Its Appeal for LVAD Surgeonsѻý> Heart pump placement plus anticoagulation suffice for patients, even those with Afib Oct 05, 2022
<ѻý>Clopidogrel Recall; COAPT Score; Pediatric Cardiologist's Child Pornѻý> Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Oct 04, 2022
<ѻý>Making Low-Dose tPA Work for Japanese DOAC Users With Ischemic Strokeѻý> IV thrombolytics for these patients are accepted in some countries, but not the U.S. Sep 21, 2022
<ѻý>Stroke-Heart Syndrome: The 'Perfect Storm'ѻý> Clinicians describe significant diagnostic and treatment challenges for a young patient Sep 19, 2022
<ѻý>Cardiovascular Risks Not Increased With Denosumabѻý> Large observational databases mitigate concerns about the osteoporosis therapy Sep 12, 2022
<ѻý>Blood Type Tied to Early-Onset Stroke Riskѻý> Findings point to prothrombotic mechanisms in younger stroke patients Sep 01, 2022
<ѻý>P2Y12 Inhibitors May Be the Better Option for Secondary Prevention in CADѻý> Meta-analysis challenges central role of aspirin, researcher says Aug 30, 2022
<ѻý>Novel Factor XIa Inhibitors Show Promise for Bleeding Riskѻý> Preventing ischemic events is a less clear benefit Aug 29, 2022
<ѻý>Xarelto Risky in Rheumatic Heart Diseaseѻý> Ischemic event prevention didn't pan out in INVICTUS trial Aug 28, 2022
<ѻý>Polypill Proves Its Mettle for Heart Protection Post-MIѻý> Trial affirms benefit of single drug-combo pill compared with usual care in secondary prevention Aug 26, 2022
<ѻý>Early Data Mixed for Home-Based Brain Stimulation After Strokeѻý> Certain subgroups may see more cognitive benefit Aug 18, 2022
<ѻý>Patients With Head/Neck Cancer See Lower Stroke Risk With Initial Surgeryѻý> Enough reason to prefer the scalpel to definitive radiotherapy? Aug 12, 2022
<ѻý>Stenting Hits Another Wall in Intracranial Stenosis Strokeѻý> Trial disappoints, but another hints at benefit for tirofiban in this stroke population Aug 09, 2022
<ѻý>Heart Disease Will Surge Over the Coming Decadesѻý> Worsening racial disparities are also projected Aug 01, 2022
<ѻý>Does Additional MRI Help CT-Diagnosed Stroke Patients?ѻý> Investigators acknowledge MRI's value in various circumstances Jul 21, 2022
<ѻý>TNF Inhibitors, Thiopurines May Help Reduce Recurrent Acute Arterial Eventsѻý> IBD patients with previous events saw lower risk of recurrence, according to French study Jul 19, 2022
<ѻý>Removal of Uterus, Ovaries Poses Extra Cardiovascular Risk for Younger Womenѻý> Study highlights need for extra vigilance after hysterectomy and surgical menopause Jul 14, 2022
<ѻý>Paxlovid-Heart Drug Interactions; Turkish Cardiologist Murdered; Permanent PCSK9i?ѻý> Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Jul 12, 2022