Stroke
Conference Coverage
MI, strokes spike during 30 days after cancer diagnosis
HONOLULU – During the first 30 days after a cancer diagnosis, the incidence of an MI or stroke jumped nearly 500%.
Conference Coverage
Higher blood pressure after thrombectomy links with bad stroke outcomes
HONOLULU – Observational data showed that ischemic stroke patients with systolic blood pressure above 158 mm Hg after thrombectomy had worse...
News
Hormone therapy in transgender individuals may up risk of CV events
“It may be helpful to reduce risk factors by stopping smoking, exercising, eating a healthy diet, and losing weight, if needed before starting...
Conference Coverage
Data support revising ASCVD cardiovascular risk threshold
MUNICH – “This is very important from a public health policy perspective.” – Dr. Robert S. Rosenman
News
Rivaroxaban gains indication for prevention of major cardiovascular events in CAD/PAD
Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) is the first direct oral anticoagulant to gain an indication for prevention of cardiovascular events.
News
Declining lung function linked to heart failure, stroke
Cardiologists and pulmonologists should collaborate to better identify the relationship between lung function decline and early CV disease...
Audio
Blood pressure meds cut cognitive impairment risk
And HIV infection may double patients’ stroke rate.
News
Does Combination Treatment Prevent Stroke?
New study looks at the effects of combining clopidogrel and aspirin on risk of new stroke or cardiologic event soon after the...
Program Profile
Using Stroke Order Sets to Improve Compliance With Quality Measures for Ischemic Stroke Admissions
Creation of electronic health record order sets may improve adherence to The Joint Commission National Quality Measures for care of veterans with...
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DOJ lawsuit reins in inappropriate ICD use
ATLAS reanalysis shows rivaroxaban in a different light; cerebral protection may be best for all TAVRs; and more in MDedge Cardiocast.