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International Stroke Conference
Stroke Risk Among Older Patients with COVID-19 Most Apparent in First 3 Days of Diagnosis
February 12, 2022
Data from Medicare beneficiaries provide insight into the risk of stroke associated with a diagnosis of COVID-19 among older adults, which results suggest peaks within the first 3 days of diagnosis.
Thrombectomy Linked to Improved Outcomes in Pediatric Large Vessel Occlusion
February 11, 2022
A retrospective analysis of 10 years of stroke admissions suggests pediatric stroke patients with LVO who did not undergo thrombectomy were at 6 times greater risk of moderate to severe disability or death than those who underwent thrombectomy.
Low-Dose Ticagrelor Safe, Effective in Clopidogrel-Resistant Patients
February 11, 2022
A retrospective chart review from ISC 2022 details the safety and efficacy of low-dose ticagrelor in clopidogrel-resistant neuroendovascular patients.
Study Suggests Risk of In-Hospital Mortality from Stroke 42% Greater During Pandemic
February 10, 2022
A meta-analysis presented at ISC 2022 suggests the risk of in-hospital mortality for stroke-related admissions was 42% greater among patients hospitalized during the pandemic compared to prepandemic.
American Heart Association Outlines Key Elements for Optimizing In-Hospital Stroke Care
February 09, 2022
On the first day of International Stroke Conference 2022, the AHA released a scientific statement outlining strategies to optimize in-hospital stroke care.
Tenecteplase Could Lower Bleeding Risk vs Alteplase in Acute Stroke
February 03, 2022
Analysis of real-world registry data presented at ISC 2022 provide insight into the risk of intracranial hemorrhage with tenecteplase versus alteplase in patients with acute ischemic stroke.
Improving Patient Outcomes, Balancing Cost of Mobile Stroke Units with Louise McCullough, MD, PhD
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.
Understanding the American Heart Association's Scientific Statement on Brain Health
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.
AHA Registry Provides Comprehensive Review of Ischemic Stroke in COVID-19 Patients
March 19, 2021
Using data from the AHA's COVID-19 Cardiovascular Disease Registry, a new analysis presented at ISC 21 provides an overview of the overall risk, risk factors, and outcomes of COVID-19-related ischemic stroke among US patients.
Mobile Stroke Units Proving Their Worth But Limited by Reimbursement Issues
March 18, 2021
A pair of studies from ISC 21 is providing insight into the benefits of mobile stroke units while also highlighting current barriers to widespread implementation of these units.