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Study finds nearly five-fold increase in hospitalizations for common cause of stroke

Science Daily - Stroke

Cervical artery dissection is a tear in an artery in the neck that provides blood flow to the brain. Such a tear can result in blood clots that cause stroke. hospitalizations for cervical artery dissection over a 15-year period. A new study has found almost a five-fold increase in the number of U.S.

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Study finds nearly five-fold increase in hospitalizations for common cause of stroke

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Cervical artery dissection is a tear in an artery in the neck that provides blood flow to the brain. Such a tear can result in blood clots that cause stroke. hospitalizations for cervical artery dissection over a 15-year period. A new study has found almost a five-fold increase in the number of U.S.

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Anthos Presents New Analysis from P2 AZALEA-TIMI 71 Study

DAIC

Ruff, MD, MPH, senior investigator of TIMI Group and director General Cardiology, Cardiovascular Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital. These data suggest that abelacimab may potentially be an attractive option for those patients who could benefit from anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapy.” incidence rate for rivaroxaban to a 3.5%

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FDA guidelines overlooked for common blood clot device: 5 notes

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

Designed to temporarily prevent blood clots from traveling to the lungs, approximately 85% of inferior vena cava filters inserted over an eight-year period were not removed, according to a study published Nov. 6 in JAMA.

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Forgotten IVC Filters Aren’t SAFE

CardiacWire

An IVC filter is a small device that helps stop blood clots from going up into the lungs and is usually surgically inserted. Old age, comorbidities, and race decreased the likelihood of IVC retrieval, whereas placement at a large teaching hospital increased retrieval likelihood.

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Position of stroke patient’s head before surgery may improve neurological function

American Heart News - Stroke News

Research Highlights: Hospital beds for stroke patients are typically elevated at the head, however, a flat head position before surgical removal of a blood clot in the brain (thrombectomy) may lead to better outcomes. Results from a multicenter trial.

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University of Cincinnati Study Finds Severe Ischemic Strokes are Rare in Patient Population

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Ischemic strokes, the most common form of strokes, are caused by a lack of blood flow and oxygen to specific parts of the brain. When a stroke patient arrives at the hospital, Aziz explained, they undergo a CT scan that can help doctors assess the severity of the damage the stroke has caused using a 10-point scale.