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Smoking Linked to Cryptogenic Ischemic Stroke in Young Adults
MONDAY, Feb. 24, 2025 – Smoking and high-intensity smoking are associated with cryptogenic ischemic stroke (CIS) among adults aged 18 to 45 years, according to a study published online Feb. 19 in...
Walking Exercises Improve Stroke Rehab
FRIDAY, Feb. 21, 2025 – Stroke patients leave the hospital with better prospects if they’re forced to hoof it more during recovery, a new study suggests. Adding a half-hour of progressive walking e...
American Stroke Association, Feb. 5-7
The annual International Stroke Conference of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association was held from Feb. 5 to 7 in Los Angeles and drew participants from around the world, i...
Unexplained Stroke Risk Doubled Among Young Smokers
THURSDAY, Feb. 20, 2025 – Smoking more than doubles the risk of unexplained strokes among younger adults, a new study warns. And heavy smoking is even worse, with stroke risk more than quadrupled...
ASA: Alteplase Ups Outcomes at 4.5 to 24 Hours After Symptom Onset in Acute Ischemic Stroke
TUESDAY, Feb. 18, 2025 – For patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) whose symptoms began 4.5 to 24 hours earlier, alteplase is associated with a higher percentage of patients achieving a score of...
ASA: Intra-Arterial Tenecteplase Beneficial for Large Vessel Occlusion
TUESDAY, Feb. 18, 2025 – For patients with large vessel occlusion presenting between 4.5 and 24 hours, intra-arterial tenecteplase after successful thrombectomy results in improved likelihood of...
Ischemic Stroke Risk Higher With Use of Contemporary Hormonal Contraceptives
FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2025 – Contemporary estrogen-progestin contraceptives are associated with an increased risk for ischemic stroke and myocardial infarction, according to a study published online Feb....
ASA: Mechanical Removal of Clot No Better Than Best Medical Treatment for Medium or Distal Vessel Occlusion
MONDAY, Feb. 10, 2025 – Endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) does not lead to better outcomes at 90 days compared with usual care or best medical treatment for patients with acute ischemic stroke due to...
Salt Substitution Cuts Risk for Recurrent Stroke
MONDAY, Feb. 10, 2025 – Salt substitution is safe and reduces the risk for stroke recurrence and death among patients with stroke, according to a study published online Feb. 5 in JAMA Cardiology....
Wildfires Can Raise Rates of Heart Attacks, Deaths
FRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2025 – With Los Angeles still reeling from the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires, a new report on California blazes from earlier years finds the toll on survivors' hearts can be...
Mental Health Conditions Common in Pediatric Stroke Survivors
TUESDAY, Feb. 4, 2025 – Mental health disorders represent a significant problem in pediatric survivors of arterial ischemic stroke (AIS), according to a study presented at the annual American Heart...
Many Americans Misguided On Daily Aspirin, Survey Finds
TUESDAY, Feb. 4, 2025 – Many Americans don’t see anything wrong with taking daily low-dose aspirin, even though experts have concluded its risks outweigh its benefits, a new survey has found. Nearly ...
F.A.S.T. Acronym Can Speed Bystander Stroke Response
MONDAY, Feb. 3, 2025 – A simple acronym – F.A.S.T. – can help bystanders recognize the first signs of stroke and call 911 right away, a new study says. Both F.A.S.T and another acronym, BE-FAST,...
Beta Blocker Propranolol Might Reduce Migraine Stroke Risk
MONDAY, Feb. 3, 2025 – A common drug used to prevent migraines might have an additional benefit – protecting women against stroke. Women taking the beta blocker propranolol to ward off migraines...
Propranolol May Reduce Overall Stroke Risk in Women With Migraine
FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2025 – Propranolol is associated with a reduced risk for overall stroke among women with migraine, with a more pronounced protective effect for ischemic stroke, according to a study...
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