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Self-Perceived Stress Linked to Cryptogenic Ischemic Stroke
MONDAY, March 10, 2025 – Self-perceived stress is associated with cryptogenic ischemic stroke (CIS), according to a study published online March 5 in Neurology. Shakar Kutal, from the Helsinki...
FDA Approves TNKase for Acute Ischemic Stroke
THURSDAY, March 6, 2025 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved TNKase (tenecteplase), a thrombolytic or clot-dissolving agent, for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke in adults....
Chronic Stress Boosts Stroke Risk In Young Women
THURSDAY, March 6, 2025 – Chronic stress can increase young women’s risk of stroke, a new study says. Moderate stress increases risk of stroke by 78% in women but not in men, researchers reported in ...
FDA Approves TNKase (tenecteplase) for the Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke in Adults
South San Francisco, CA – March 3, 2025 – Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY), today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved...
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...
Heart Health At Risk For New Moms Of Twins
TUESDAY, Feb. 4, 2025 – New moms who’ve just had twins run a high risk of heart disease in the coming weeks and months, a new study suggests. Women have a doubled risk of hospitalization for heart p...