Researchers are delving deeper into the role of leukocyte telomere length as it relates to stroke, dementia, and depression risk. Medscape Medical News
Tag: Stroke
New Hope for Better Post Thrombectomy With IA Tenecteplase
Early findings suggest that IA tenecteplase after successful thrombectomy is safe and improves functional outcomes over standard care in anterior circulation LVO stroke. Medscape Medical News
More Data Support Later Thrombolysis for Ischemic Stroke
New research provides further evidence that thrombolysis benefits select patients with acute ischemic stroke up to 24 hours after symptom onset. Medscape Medical News
First-Time TIAs Linked With Long-Term Cognitive Decline
Recent findings suggest that healthcare providers should be conducting cognitive screening in patients who have experienced their first TIA. Medscape Medical News
Brain Stim Offers No Benefit for Post-Stroke Hand Function
Transcranial direct current stimulation was no better than sham stimulation in strengthening hand function after stroke when combined with movement therapy. Medscape Medical News
Early Thrombolysis May Help Cut Pontine Stroke Decline
IV thrombolysis given within 4.5 hours of acute pontine infarction may significantly reduce neurological deterioration vs other antithrombotics, new research suggests. Medscape Medical News
Endovascular Therapy Fails in Distal Occlusion Stroke
Use of endovascular thrombectomy in patients with acute ischemic stroke caused by occlusions in distal vessels has failed to show a benefit in three new randomized trials. Medscape Medical News
‘FAST’ Acronym Beats ‘BE-FAST’ for Prompt Stroke Response
The widely used FAST acronym remains the best tool for helping bystanders recognize stroke symptoms, despite efforts to expand it to BE-FAST. Medscape Medical News
Regular Flossing Tied to Reduced Ischemic Stroke Risk
Regular tooth flossing is tied to a lower risk for ischemic stroke, primarily by reducing systemic inflammation, which can lead to AF, and up the risk for a cardiometabolic event. Medscape Medical News
Do We Really Know the Stroke Risk From AF?
There is growing evidence that the risk for stroke in patients with untreated AF is declining, changing the risk-benefit calculus for anticoagulation. theheart.org on Medscape