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ECG Blog #435 — Did Cath Show Acute Ischemia?

Ken Grauer, MD

That said — the ECG in Figure-1 should prompt the following considerations: The symmetric chest lead T wave inversion in ECG #1 could be a sign of coronary disease, potentially with acute ischemia. MY Hunch: Before going further — We need to consider the possibility of acute PE ( P ulmonary E mbolism )!

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VST BIO Announces Groundbreaking Data from Non-Human Primate Study Evaluating Novel Monoclonal Antibody to Treat Ischemic Stroke at AHA International Stroke Conference

DAIC

a leader in the development of innovative biologics to treat acute and chronic cardiovascular disease , presented data from a recent large animal study performed by VST Bio and Yale University demonstrating that a single iv bolus of VST-002 led to meaningful reduction in brain damage and improved function in an advanced model of ischemic stroke.

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Heat Exposure & Heart Stress; 2-Hour POC Troponin Assay; Colchicine After Stroke?

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- An experimental study showed that heat exposure increased myocardial blood flow to put stress on the heart, and some people showed asymptomatic heat-induced myocardial ischemia on imaging. Annals of Internal Medicine) Olfactory.

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Abstract WMP12: Acid-Formulated Malonate Improves Neuroprotection Ischemia-Selective in a Mouse Model of Ischemic Stroke

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP12-AWMP12, February 1, 2024. Background:Malonate, a competitive inhibitor of succinate dehydrogenase, has shown much promise in ameliorating ischemia/reperfusion injury (IRI) in various diseases, including ischemic stroke. or low pH (6.0).

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Abstract TP376: S-nitrosoglutathione Reduced Ischemia/reperfusion Injury by Relieving Thrombo-inflammation in Experimental Stroke Models

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP376-ATP376, February 1, 2025. The study was aimed to test the effects of GSNO in ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) Injury through relieving thrombo-inflammation.Methods:Male C57BL/6 mice (n=160) were 10-week-old (20-25 g) at the time of surgery.

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Abstract TP309: Cortical Extravasation of Neutrophils and Unexpected Persistence Following Ischemia/Reperfusion in a Murine Ischemic Stroke Model

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP309-ATP309, February 1, 2024. Background and Purpose:Neutrophils are the first recruited leukocytes following ischemia/reperfusion injury in the brain; however, when and where neutrophils enter the brain parenchyma to exert their effects is controversial.

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How Good Are Neurologists? A Diagnostic Accuracy Study on the Performance of Neurologists in the Emergency Room

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUNDIn people with suspected stroke the first assessment occurs under time pressure in the emergency department and is based solely on clinical information. Vessel occlusion was found in 227 of 410 people with ischemic stroke.