Stroke
Conference Coverage
Care bundle improves outcome in ICH: INTERACT3
“This is a groundbreaking result. It is the first-ever published trial in ICH patients to show a clear benefit on functional outcomes and on...
Conference Coverage
Earlier anticoagulation safe in stroke with AFib: ELAN
“This trial will change clinical practice in that we can feel much more reassured that starting DOAC treatment early in these patients will not...
From the Journals
AHA urges action against racial inequities in stroke care
Insufficient research attention has been paid to reducing inequities in rehabilitation, recovery, and social reintegration, the writing group says...
Conference Coverage
Stroke scale cutoff might not be ideal guide for ordering CTA and detecting large vessel occlusions
If the goal is not to miss any LVOs, there is no NIHSS score below which these do not occur.
Guidelines
AHA backs screening for cognitive impairment after stroke
Cognitive impairment is common after a stroke; screening may help detect it early and allow appropriate multidisciplinary care, AHA says.
From the Journals
‘Bony’ stroke: Bone defects can cause recurrent stroke
“Due to the possibly high risk of stroke recurrence and potentially causative treatment options, bony strokes seem to be highly relevant for...
FDA/CDC
FDA breakthrough designation for spinal cord stimulation device
Early evidence indicates that spinal cord stimulation could be an assistive as well as a restorative approach for upper-limb recovery after stroke...
From the Journals
Antiphospholipid antibodies linked to future CV events
The study raises the possibility of one day treating the immune system in some individuals for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular...
Literature Review
Disordered sleep tied to a marked increase in stroke risk
“Sleep disturbance may also have a bi-directional relationship with many stroke risk factors; for example, sleep disturbance may be a symptom of...
Guidelines
New update on left atrial appendage closure recommendations
A new consensus statement on transcatheter left atrial appendage closure tightens standards for patient selection as well as operator experience...
Literature Review
Cancer risk elevated after stroke in younger people
“Cancer represents a small percentage of causes of stroke. That means you would have to screen a lot of people with a benefit that is still...