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<乌鸦传媒>Even Modest Lp(a) Elevations Bode Poorly for Cardiovascular Health

Researchers estimate thresholds for risky Lp(a) in primary, secondary prevention cohorts

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<乌鸦传媒>Transient Left-Sided Weakness, Facial Palsy in Middle-Age Man

Timely recognition of this rare phenomenon considered crucial to prevent recurrent stroke

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<乌鸦传媒>Sublingual Acute Stroke Neuroprotectant Dazzles in Phase III Trial

Experts raise concerns about analysis and reporting in Chinese study

<乌鸦传媒>Reversing Anticoagulation in Hemorrhagic Stroke; E-Cigs for Smoking Cessation

Also in TTHealthWatch: an online program for long COVID

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<乌鸦传媒>Large-Core Strokes Do Better Long-Term With Thrombectomy

SELECT2 trial's 1-year results show continued benefits for patients with slower recovery

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<乌鸦传媒>Embolization Proves Its Mettle for Subdural Hematoma

Landmark trials establish a new standard of care, experts say

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<乌鸦传媒>After Cervical Artery Dissection, Early Anticoagulant Might Be Better

Large observational study might not deliver definitive answers but hints at a better strategy

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<乌鸦传媒>Late Tenecteplase Not Beneficial for Stroke Patients With LVOs

Lytic at least appeared safe in a selected population with many undergoing thrombectomy

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<乌鸦传媒>AI-Based Decision Support Boosts Post-Stroke Prevention

Trial from China shows potential of AI guidance for stroke care

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<乌鸦传媒>Tirofiban a Better Option for Ischemic Stroke When Lytics and Thrombectomy Aren't?

TREND trial compares acute antiplatelet monotherapies

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<乌鸦传媒>Radial Access a Toss Up for Stroke Thrombectomy

Small single-center trial suggests time delays will be a critical hurdle

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<乌鸦传媒>Fast Stroke Thrombolysis Boosts Impact of Thrombectomy

Pooled trial analysis finally provides the evidence for combination approach

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<乌鸦传媒>Adjunctive Thrombolysis Doesn't Boost tPA Benefits

Phase III trial is the "disappointing end of a long journey"

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<乌鸦传媒>Corticosteroid Still Doesn't Help After Stroke in the Thrombectomy Era

MARVEL trial tries adjunctive therapy again with new circumstances but gets the same old answer

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<乌鸦传媒>Before Stroke Thrombectomy, Keep the Bed Flat, Trial Says

Tilting the head of the bed up during early window in large vessel occlusion hurts outcomes

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<乌鸦传媒>Anticoagulant Falls Short for Secondary Stroke Prevention in Atrial Cardiopathy

Can atrial cardiopathy really be the cause of some cryptogenic strokes?

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<乌鸦传媒>Afib Detected After Stroke: Link to Recurrent Events Questioned

ICM-flagged Afib not tied to repeat stroke in an already fairly anticoagulated population

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<乌鸦传媒>Allogeneic Stem Cell Therapy Falls Short on Stroke Outcomes

Hints at improvement for younger patients, those with larger infarct size

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<乌鸦传媒>Direct Thrombin Inhibitor Shows Benefit for Progressing Stroke

Urgent anticoagulation with argatroban shows no bleeding downside in EASE trial

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<乌鸦传媒>Oral Factor XIa Inhibitor Disappoints for Secondary Stroke Prevention

Milvexian did not reduce strokes or covert brain infarcts in AXIOMATIC-SSP

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<乌鸦传媒>DAPT Stays Helpful for Minor Stroke Even With Later Presentation, Worse Symptoms

But a signal of excess bleeding is noted in the INSPIRES trial

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<乌鸦传媒>Afib Guidelines Add New Stages, Upgrade Catheter Ablation

Specific lifestyle measures also recommended

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<乌鸦传媒>Alteplase Not Harmful in NOAC Users, Even in a More Bleeding-Prone Cohort

No excess brain bleeds in an Asian population receiving lytic therapy for stroke

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<乌鸦传媒>DOAC Cuts Stroke Risk From Subclinical Afib

But whether the small absolute gain shown in ARTESiA is worth the bleeds is another question

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<乌鸦传媒>Antihypertensives Do Not Detract From the BP Reduction of a Low-Sodium Diet

Dietary change produces clinically relevant BP changes within a week

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<乌鸦传媒>And for Wegovy's Next Trick, Full-Blown Cardiovascular Benefit Outside Diabetes

Established weight loss and diabetes drug may extend reach to millions more

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<乌鸦传媒>Seek and Ye Shall Find Afib in Stroke Survivors

Neuro-cardiac collaboration can make a big difference post-stroke

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<乌鸦传媒>Pulsed Field Ablation May Bridge Gender Gap in AF Ablation

Effectiveness, safety similar between sexes in Europe's early Farapulse experience

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<乌鸦传媒>Retinal Artery Occlusion Tied to Higher Risks of Death, Vascular Events

Risk appeared at 2 weeks and remained at 1 year and beyond

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<乌鸦传媒>Amulet vs Watchman Comparison Still Muddy Any Which Way LAA Leaks Are Defined

The two devices continue to lead to similar clinical outcomes

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<乌鸦传媒>Blood Thinners Not a Firm Contraindication for tPA, Study Finds

Intracranial hemorrhage rate did not differ regardless of use of antiplatelet or anticoagulants

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<乌鸦传媒>A Price Jump From Pennies to $20/Pill for the Same Drug

Drug pricing should be subject to stricter regulation

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<乌鸦传媒>Rare Lung Bleeds Cluster in DOAC Users, Implications Unclear

Pattern found in diffuse alveolar hemorrhage reports in FAERS

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<乌鸦传媒>Catching COVID 5 Times; Stroke Deaths Expected to Surge; Calif. Bans Red Dye No. 3

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>Adherence Matters for CVD Secondary Prevention in CPAP Users

Questionable benefit may hinge on number of hours used

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<乌鸦传媒>Aspirin Outcomes No Different With Safety Coating

Bleeding not significantly reduced with enteric-coated aspirin in ADAPTABLE trial

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<乌鸦传媒>Stroke Doesn't Have to Lead to Death or Disability

Rapid, appropriate treatment can save lives and limit severe outcomes

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<乌鸦传媒>Is Intracerebral Hemorrhage Risk Shared via Blood Transfusion?

Findings may suggest a transfusion-transmissible agent linked to some types of spontaneous ICH

<乌鸦传媒>Optimal BP After Stroke; Psilocybin for Depression

Also in TTHealthWatch: culprit vessel or complete revascularization?

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<乌鸦传媒>Sen. McConnell Reminds Us That 'Just a Fall' Can Lead to So Much More

Falls should not be taken lightly, especially in older adults

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