ISC: International Stroke Conference
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DOACs comparable to warfarin in CVT
“This real-world data supports use of direct oral anticoagulant drugs as a reasonable alternative to warfarin in patients with cerebral venous...
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Stroke risk is highest right after COVID infection
The study highlights the impact COVID-19 has on the cardiovascular system.
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Can periodontal treatment reduce cardiovascular events in stroke patients?
“Even standard periodontal care – a dental cleaning every 3 months – was beneficial.”
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Tenecteplase for stroke linked to reduced ICH risk
The rate of symptomatic hemorrhage after getting a thrombolytic is half that with tenecteplase than with alteplase.
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‘Remarkable’ benefit with intra-arterial tPA after stroke thrombectomy: CHOICE
The benefit was achieved without any increase in intracranial hemorrhage.
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New stroke risk score developed for COVID patients
The user-friendly score represents a step forward but also points to the need to better risk-stratify patients for this complex, expensive, and...
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Does endovascular therapy benefit strokes with larger ischemic cores?
Functional outcomes at 90 days were better with endovascular therapy and medical care than with medical care alone.
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Chronic marijuana use linked to recurrent stroke
“It’s essential to raise awareness among young adults about the impact of chronic habitual use of marijuana, especially if they have established...
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Is there a need for tPA before thrombectomy in patients with stroke?
The MR CLEAN NO IV trial failed to show superiority or noninferiority of direct endovascular treatment over intravenous tPA followed by...
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Meta-analysis supports late thrombectomy in selected stroke patients
For every 100 patients treated with thrombectomy, 33 will have less disability, and 27 will achieve an independent level of functioning.
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Radially adjustable ‘Tigertriever’ safe, effective in stroke
The novel device may increase the options for endovascular therapy.
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Direct transfer to angiography improves outcome in large-vessel stroke
Patients who were taken directly to the angiography suite, bypassing the ED, received endovascular treatment faster and had better outcomes.
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Intracranial artery stenting shows promising 1-year results
LOS ANGELES – Intracranial stenting after stroke received a hit in the 2011 SAMMPRIS results, but new findings revive promise.
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ICH survival lags in the community setting
LOS ANGELES – An observed 6-month mortality of 64% in a Dutch study contrasts with better survival in interventional trials.
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Recent treatment advances brighten prospects for intracerebral hemorrhage patients
LOS ANGELES – New evidence shows ICH patients who are doing poorly after 30 days can improve within a year.