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Arterial Connections Improve Treatment Outcomes Following Stroke

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Kulcsar, University Hospital Zurich milla1cf Mon, 02/26/2024 - 12:13 February 26, 2024 — Ischemic strokes are a major health burden. Many stroke patients recover poorly despite timely treatment To treat these symptoms and restore blood flow to the brain, the obstructed vessel needs to be “declogged”, or recanalized.

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Abelacimab Stops Bleeding, But Stroke Impact Uncertain

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Fully published results from Athos Therapeutics AZALEA-TIMI 71 trial for its novel Factor XI inhibitor abelacimab, confirming the drugs lower bleeding risks, but leaving researchers uncertain about its ability to prevent stroke in AFib patients. vs. 0.4%) and 4X ischemic stroke rates (csHR = 4.06). year follow-up. per 100 person-year.

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SHINE Trial Sheds Light on Deadly Stroke Complication

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UVA Health's Karen Johnston, MD, the SHINE trial leader, was pleased to see the new insights into best practices for stroke care. These data from the SHINE trial continue to inform the national stroke community about potential approaches to treating hyperglycemic stroke patients to assure better outcomes,” she said.

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Surgical Management of Intracerebral Hemorrhage: New Light on the Horizon?

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Ahead of Print. After 30 years of disappointment, 2 randomized controlled trials investigating the effect of neurosurgical treatment on functional outcome in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage were published in 2024.

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Pathophysiology of Intracerebral Hemorrhage: Recovery Trajectories

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Ahead of Print. Recovery trajectories in intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) are recognized as distinct from those observed in ischemic stroke.

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Findings from MOST Trial Presented at ISC24: Blood thinners added to clot-busting medication did not improve stroke outcomes

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Findings from the highly-anticipated MOST (Multi-Arm Optimization of Stroke Thrombolysis) trial were presented on the first day of the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference, ISC 2024, being held through Feb. The study was looking for improvement in functional outcomes at 90 days. 9 Phoenix, AZ.

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The Potential Risks of GLP-1s

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Starting with the good news, GLP-1s lowered risks for 42 health outcomes while increasing risks for 19 outcomes. As expected, GLP-1s reduced MI risk by 9%, cardiac arrest by 22%, incident HF by 11%, ischemic stroke by 7%, and hemorrhagic stroke by 14%. year follow-up.

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