<ѻý>Fast Stroke Thrombolysis Boosts Impact of Thrombectomyѻý> Pooled trial analysis finally provides the evidence for combination approach Feb 08, 2024
<ѻý>Adjunctive Thrombolysis Doesn't Boost tPA Benefitsѻý> Phase III trial is the "disappointing end of a long journey" Feb 08, 2024
<ѻý>Corticosteroid Still Doesn't Help After Stroke in the Thrombectomy Eraѻý> MARVEL trial tries adjunctive therapy again with new circumstances but gets the same old answer Feb 08, 2024
<ѻý>Before Stroke Thrombectomy, Keep the Bed Flat, Trial Saysѻý> Tilting the head of the bed up during early window in large vessel occlusion hurts outcomes Feb 07, 2024
<ѻý>Anticoagulant Falls Short for Secondary Stroke Prevention in Atrial Cardiopathyѻý> Can atrial cardiopathy really be the cause of some cryptogenic strokes? Feb 07, 2024
<ѻý>Afib Detected After Stroke: Link to Recurrent Events Questionedѻý> ICM-flagged Afib not tied to repeat stroke in an already fairly anticoagulated population Jan 22, 2024
<ѻý>Allogeneic Stem Cell Therapy Falls Short on Stroke Outcomesѻý> Hints at improvement for younger patients, those with larger infarct size Jan 17, 2024
<ѻý>Direct Thrombin Inhibitor Shows Benefit for Progressing Strokeѻý> Urgent anticoagulation with argatroban shows no bleeding downside in EASE trial Jan 09, 2024
<ѻý>Oral Factor XIa Inhibitor Disappoints for Secondary Stroke Preventionѻý> Milvexian did not reduce strokes or covert brain infarcts in AXIOMATIC-SSP Dec 28, 2023
<ѻý>DAPT Stays Helpful for Minor Stroke Even With Later Presentation, Worse Symptomsѻý> But a signal of excess bleeding is noted in the INSPIRES trial Dec 27, 2023
<ѻý>Afib Guidelines Add New Stages, Upgrade Catheter Ablationѻý> Specific lifestyle measures also recommended Nov 30, 2023
<ѻý>Alteplase Not Harmful in NOAC Users, Even in a More Bleeding-Prone Cohortѻý> No excess brain bleeds in an Asian population receiving lytic therapy for stroke Nov 20, 2023
<ѻý>DOAC Cuts Stroke Risk From Subclinical Afibѻý> But whether the small absolute gain shown in ARTESiA is worth the bleeds is another question Nov 12, 2023
<ѻý>Antihypertensives Do Not Detract From the BP Reduction of a Low-Sodium Dietѻý> Dietary change produces clinically relevant BP changes within a week Nov 12, 2023
<ѻý>And for Wegovy's Next Trick, Full-Blown Cardiovascular Benefit Outside Diabetesѻý> Established weight loss and diabetes drug may extend reach to millions more Nov 11, 2023
<ѻý>Seek and Ye Shall Find Afib in Stroke Survivorsѻý> Neuro-cardiac collaboration can make a big difference post-stroke Nov 08, 2023
<ѻý>Pulsed Field Ablation May Bridge Gender Gap in AF Ablationѻý> Effectiveness, safety similar between sexes in Europe's early Farapulse experience Nov 01, 2023
<ѻý>Retinal Artery Occlusion Tied to Higher Risks of Death, Vascular Eventsѻý> Risk appeared at 2 weeks and remained at 1 year and beyond Oct 26, 2023
<ѻý>Amulet vs Watchman Comparison Still Muddy Any Which Way LAA Leaks Are Definedѻý> The two devices continue to lead to similar clinical outcomes Oct 24, 2023
<ѻý>Blood Thinners Not a Firm Contraindication for tPA, Study Findsѻý> Intracranial hemorrhage rate did not differ regardless of use of antiplatelet or anticoagulants Oct 13, 2023
<ѻý>A Price Jump From Pennies to $20/Pill for the Same Drugѻý> Drug pricing should be subject to stricter regulation Oct 12, 2023
<ѻý>Rare Lung Bleeds Cluster in DOAC Users, Implications Unclearѻý> Pattern found in diffuse alveolar hemorrhage reports in FAERS Oct 11, 2023
<ѻý>Catching COVID 5 Times; Stroke Deaths Expected to Surge; Calif. Bans Red Dye No. 3ѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Oct 10, 2023
<ѻý>Adherence Matters for CVD Secondary Prevention in CPAP Usersѻý> Questionable benefit may hinge on number of hours used Oct 05, 2023
<ѻý>Aspirin Outcomes No Different With Safety Coatingѻý> Bleeding not significantly reduced with enteric-coated aspirin in ADAPTABLE trial Oct 04, 2023
<ѻý>Stroke Doesn't Have to Lead to Death or Disabilityѻý> Rapid, appropriate treatment can save lives and limit severe outcomes Sep 15, 2023
<ѻý>Is Intracerebral Hemorrhage Risk Shared via Blood Transfusion?ѻý> Findings may suggest a transfusion-transmissible agent linked to some types of spontaneous ICH Sep 12, 2023
<ѻý>Optimal BP After Stroke; Psilocybin for Depressionѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: culprit vessel or complete revascularization? Sep 09, 2023 podcast
<ѻý>Sen. McConnell Reminds Us That 'Just a Fall' Can Lead to So Much Moreѻý> Falls should not be taken lightly, especially in older adults Sep 07, 2023
<ѻý>Predicting ICU Outcomes; Post-Stroke Brain Stimulationѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: effect of frailty on intensive blood pressure control Sep 02, 2023 podcast
<ѻý>Rush to DOACs Spells Trouble for Frail Warfarin Usersѻý> Lower bleeding risk of new blood thinners did not extend to this older subgroup Aug 28, 2023
<ѻý>AI Can Play a Role in Reducing Stroke Disparitiesѻý> But concerns remain about the potential for bias and differential access Jul 24, 2023
<ѻý>No Increase in Major Cardiac Events With Testosterone-Replacement Therapyѻý> Men with hypogonadism and heart disease or risk factors saw no increased risk vs placebo Jun 16, 2023
<ѻý>Inflammatory Bowel Disease Linked With Increased Stroke Riskѻý> Swedish study is largest, with longest follow-up to date Jun 14, 2023
<ѻý>Oh, You Have Medicare? We'll Skip That Test.ѻý> Patients on public insurance have a right to know if they're being treated differently Jun 08, 2023
<ѻý>DOACs Safe to Start Soon After Acute Ischemic Strokeѻý> Trial supports starting within 48 hours for many patients May 24, 2023
<ѻý>With Preliminary Win for DOAC, Sights Set on Supplanting DAPT After LAA Closureѻý> First randomized trial sets the stage for larger, more definitive studies May 18, 2023
<ѻý>CO2 Flush Offers Renewed Hope for TAVR Brain Protectionѻý> Early study suggests role for neuroprotection from air bubbles May 17, 2023
<ѻý>Stroke Prevalence Inches Upward in American Menѻý> Slight uptick in males since 1999, but other demographic groups remain stable Apr 24, 2023
<ѻý>Stroke Outcomes Provide Some Clarity on Kidney-Brain Connectionѻý> Kidney dysfunction, kidney damage increase risks in different ways, say researchers Apr 07, 2023