Stroke

July 19, 2021

A 412-patient trial comparing 3 dosing regimens of abelacimab versus enoxaparin, results indicate all 3 regimens of abelacimab demonstrated noninferiority against enoxaparin and 2 of the 3 demonstrated superiority against the current standard of care.

July 17, 2021

The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association recognize the important role of primary care in patient management following a stroke.

June 03, 2021

Simultaneously published in JAMA, the PER DIEM and STROKE-AF trials demonstrate the ability of Medtronic's insertable cardiac monitor, Reveal LlNQ, to improve detection of atrial fibrillation in patients with a history of stroke.

May 26, 2021

The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have released an updated version of their guidelines for prevention of secondary stroke in patients with stroke or TIA, which had not been updated since 2014.

May 15, 2021

Results of the LAAOS III trial provide evidence suggesting left atrial appendage occlusion could reduce risk of ischemic events by nearly a third and also reduce risk of stroke by more than 40% in patients with atrial fibrillation.

May 13, 2021

An analysis of nearly 2 million patients suggests an increased BMI around the age of 18 was linked to a graded increase in the risk of ischemic stroke in midlife, regardless of diabetes status.

April 22, 2021

Dr. Gregory Weiss, a cardiovascular anesthesiologist, breaks down and provides real-world perspective on the application of a recent scientific statement from the AHA and ASA on perioperative management to lower stroke risk in patients undergoing noncardiac and nonneurological procedures.

March 30, 2021

An analysis of claims data by investigators at University of Pennsylvania indicates DOACs were associated with a 36% lower risk of stroke or systemic embolism and was also associated with a reduction in risk of major bleeding.

March 23, 2021

Check out this interview with Louise McCullough, MD, PhD, Program Chair of ISC 21, where she offers perspective on mobile stroke units and what barriers prevent further implementation of the specialized ambulatory units.

March 20, 2021

Just ahead of the International Stroke Conference, the AHA released a scientific statement focusing on brain health and aimed at providing primary care providers an overview of factors influencing neurologic health.