Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Of those, 99 hospitals were recognized for delivering superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke. Healthgrades published its 2025 Specialty Excellence Awards recipients Oct.

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Science Daily - Heart Disease

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

People with conditions or habits such as high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation, or smoking, not only have a higher risk of stroke, they may also have more severe strokes than people without these risk factors.

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American Heart News - Stroke News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

6, 2024 – Eleven scientists leading the way in stroke research will be recognized during the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2024 for their. Embargoed until 8 a.m. ET, Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 PHOENIX, Feb.

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American Heart News - Stroke News

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Research Highlights: An artificial intelligence (AI) system to help guide treatment decisions for stroke patients led to improved stroke care quality and fewer recurrent strokes, heart attacks and vascular death among stroke survivors three months.

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Science Daily - Stroke

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Slightly overweight stroke survivors have a lower risk of sustaining disabilities. New research adds another aspect to the obesity paradox but also highlights the importance of considering the population's normal when recommending best practices.

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American Heart News - Heart News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Research Highlights: Within 90 days after having an ischemic (clot-caused) stroke, about 5% of stroke survivors ages 65 and older were prescribed benzodiazepines (depressants that relieve anxiety, muscle spasms, produce sedation and reduce seizures).

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American Heart News - Stroke News

MAY 1, 2024

have a stroke.[1] 1] Six local stroke heroes from across the country are being recognized by the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, for. DALLAS, May 1, 2024 – Each year, approximately 800,000 people in the U.S.

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CTVS

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Did you know that one in four adults will suffer a stroke at some point in their life? A stroke occurs when the carotid arteries, the two main arteries that supply blood to the brain, become narrowed and restrict its flow. Stroke can have serious consequences, such as suffering permanent brain damage… Source

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

People with conditions or habits such as high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation, or smoking, not only have a higher risk of stroke, they may also have more severe strokes than people without these risk factors, according to a study published in the journal Neurology.

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Science Daily - Stroke

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

A practical calculator predicts the risk of epilepsy after venous stroke. The aim is to improve care for those affected, which are predominantly young adults.

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Med Page Today

OCTOBER 21, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- The American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association updated guidelines for the primary prevention of stroke, emphasizing primary care screening, lifestyle management, and risk factor control. The guideline, published.

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Science Daily - Stroke

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Frequent drinking of fizzy drinks or fruit juice is associated with an increased risk of stroke, according to new findings. The research also found that drinking more than four cups of coffee per day also increases the risk of stroke.

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Science Daily - Heart Disease

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

People who have had a stroke may be more likely to sleep too much or too little compared to those without prior stroke, according to a new study. The study does not prove that stroke causes abnormal sleep; it only shows an association.

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Science Daily - Stroke

JULY 24, 2024

New research has found that specific genes may be related to the trajectory of recovery for stroke survivors, providing doctors insights useful for developing targeted therapies.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

OCTOBER 9, 2024

A history of COVID-19 can double the risk of heart attack, stroke or death according to new research led by Cleveland Clinic and the University of Southern California.

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Image courtesy: Getty Images christine.book Thu, 02/08/2024 - 15:53 February 8, 2024 — The latest late-breaking science from the second day of the American Stroke Association ’s International Stroke Conference , ISC 2024 , shed light on the use of artificial intelligence ( AI ) to help guide treatment decisions for stroke patients.

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Science Daily - Stroke

JULY 29, 2024

Research shows that the physical activities we do as we go about our lives, at work or in the home, aren't enough to protect us from having a stroke. However, exercising in our free time and using active modes of transport are associated with a decreased risk of stroke.

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American Heart News - Heart News

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Research Highlights: An analysis of UK Biobank health data that included adults who had mild to severe COVID-19 before vaccines were available found an increased risk of heart attack, stroke and death among those adults during the nearly three-year.

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Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

OCTOBER 14, 2024

People who had a confirmed case of COVID-19 during the pandemic's first wave have twice the risk of heart attack, stroke and death compared to those who were never infected, according to research funded by the National Institutes of Health.

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Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Stroke survivors who took GLP-1 or SGLT2 medications had a 74% lower risk of death, according to a preliminary study being presented at the American Heart Association's annual Scientific Sessions, set for Nov.

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Med Page Today

OCTOBER 17, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- More vigilance may be needed regarding the amount of benzodiazepines being dispensed to older stroke survivors, though prescription patterns at the national level have improved in recent years. Medicare records showed that within.

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Science Daily - Heart Disease

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The incidence of stroke continues to increase for adults and children living with sickle cell disease (SCD) despite the Stroke Prevention Trial in Sickle Cell Anemia (STOP) establishing standards of care like transfusions and tests to measure blood flow in the brain for those deemed high-risk, according to a new study.

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Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Despite evidence suggesting overuse of benzodiazepine in older adults can be associated with dependence, the drug is potentially being over-prescribed to older adult stroke survivors, according to a study published Oct. 17 in Stroke.

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DAIC

MAY 14, 2024

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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Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have updated the organizations' stroke prevention guidelines to include gender-focused insights and GLP-1 recommendations. 21 in Stroke. The new guidelines were published Oct.

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Science Daily - Stroke

MARCH 28, 2024

A stroke often impacts a person's ability to move their lower body from the hips down to the feet. But now, researchers are exploring new treatment methods to help bridge the service delivery gap, and recovery outcomes, for patients after a stroke.

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Science Daily - Stroke

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Researchers have succeeded in restoring lost brain function in mouse models of stroke using small molecules that in the future could potentially be developed into a stroke recovery therapy.

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American Heart News - Heart News

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Research Highlights: The risk of a heart attack among adults after a clot-caused stroke or a stroke plus a tear in the wall of a neck artery (carotid or vertebral artery dissection) was almost double within the first year compared to the heart attack.

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American Heart News - Heart News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Research Highlights: People who are satisfied with their lives or feel contentment or well-being may be less likely to develop heart disease and stroke than their unsatisfied counterparts. The analysis of health records for more than 120,000 adults.

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Med Page Today

MARCH 27, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- The vast majority of post-stroke depression (87.9%) occurred within the first 5 years after a stroke, suggesting a benefit for screening within that timeframe, according to a prospective study from the U.K. During an 18-year.

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Science Daily - Stroke

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Healing the gut may be the key to improving long-term recovery in stroke patients, scientists have found.

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American Heart News - Heart News

MARCH 26, 2024

Research Highlights: Nontraditional risk factors for stroke were significantly associated with the development of strokes in adults younger than ages 35 to 45. Migraine was the most important nontraditional risk factor for stroke among both men and.

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ADN Center of Excellence

OCTOBER 28, 2024

On October 29th, the global community observes World Stroke Day , an occasion dedicated to raising awareness about one of the most formidable threats to global health: stroke. Often called the "silent killer," stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide.

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Science Daily - Heart Disease

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Updated clinical recommendations, including lifestyle changes, prevention strategies and treatment options, to reduce the risk of a first stroke have been outlined in a new guideline.

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DAIC

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Delivering timely stroke care is crucial to saving lives and reducing long-term disability. Philips and Medtronic Neurovascular also further expanded and strengthened their partnerships with the World Stroke Organization (WSO) by joining the newly established WSO Advocacy Coalition. tim.hodson Thu, 10/24/2024 - 11:57 Oct.

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

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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Science Daily - Heart Disease

JULY 23, 2024

A stroke not only causes acute damage to the brain, but can also have long-term health implications for other organs -- such as the heart. Researchers have worked on the hypothesis that the high rate of comorbidities that develop after a stroke could have a common immunological cause.

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