Stroke

Web-Based Model Shows Promise for Predicting Stroke, Cardiac Events after Non-Cardiac Surgery

February 26, 2021

A web-based model developed by a team at Thomas Jefferson University appeared to accurately predict risk of stroke and adverse cardiovascular events following non-cardiac surgery.

Specialized Mobile Stroke Units Decreased Risk of Long-Term Disability

February 16, 2021

An intervention trial from Germany suggests specialized mobile stroke units could help improve rates of disability and death following a stroke.

Celebrating National Wear Red Day with Jennifer Majersik, MD

February 05, 2021

In recognition of National Wear Red Day, we invited Jennifer Majersik, MD, to a special edition episode of the Practical Cardiology podcast focused on sex-based disparities in stroke care.

History of TIA Associated with 4-fold Increase in Stroke Risk, Study Finds

January 28, 2021

An analysis of more than 14k patients from the Framingham Heart Study provides clinicians with an overview of trends in stroke risk among patients with and without a history of TIA dating back to the 1950s.

Cardiac Rehab Programs Could Improve Function, Quality of Life in Stroke Patients

January 27, 2021

A study from the University of South Carolina is detailing the positive effects of an exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation program on function, cardiac endurance, and quality of life in patients with a stroke.

Study Details Link Between Smoking and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

January 21, 2021

Findings from a 1-sample Mendelian randomization study using data from the UK Biobank revealed a causal link between smoking and the risk of subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Study Details More Than a Dozen Novel Links Between Functional Seizures and Cerebrovascular Disease

January 10, 2021

A recent study of more than 3000 patients found 13 novel and significant associations with cerebrovascular disease and transient cerebral ischemia.

Antidepressant Use in Veterans with PTSD Tied to Increased Stroke Risk

December 10, 2020

An analysis of data from more than 900k Veterans suggests use of SSRIs in those with PTSD was associated with an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke.

Despite Recent Improvements, Gaps in Statin Use Remain a Cause for Concern

December 04, 2020

New research from the Mayo Clinic is outlining the successes and pitfalls of efforts to improve statin adherence in a comparison of data from the OptumLab Data Warehouse from 2007-2016.

Rivaroxaban Noninferior to Warfarin in AFib Patients w/ Bioprosthetic Mitral Valves

November 15, 2020

Results of the RIVER trial suggest rivaroxaban was noninferior to warfarin for the study's composite endpoint of all-cause mortality, major cardiovascular events, and major bleeding.