Stroke

The NeurologyLive stroke clinical focus page serves as a resource for updates and information related to the clinical care and management of stroke and cerebrovascular disease, featuring news, podcasts, and videos about the latest FDA actions, clinical guideline updates, interviews with physicians, and study and clinical trial findings. The page includes information on stroke, large vessel occlusion, subcranial hemorrhage, intracranial hemorrhage, ischemic stroke, and more.

Improving Access to Stroke Systems of Care: Mitchell S.V. Elkind, MD, MS, MPhil

August 04, 2021

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The president of the American Heart Association discussed the necessary steps to increase access to systems of care in order to improve health overall, including the integration of telemedicine.

Updated Stroke Guidance Helps Parse Out Complementary Role of Specialists, Primary Care Physicians: Mitchell S.V. Elkind, MD, MS, MPhil

August 03, 2021

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A scientific statement and updated guidelines for stroke prevention were both published this year by the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association; Mitchell S.V. Elkind, MD, MS, MPhil, discusses how the 2 coincide.

Collaboration in Stroke Systems of Care: Mitchell S.V. Elkind, MD, MS, MPhil

August 03, 2021

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The president of the American Heart Association commented on the integral aspect of collaboration between specialists and providers when it comes to poststroke care.

This Week on NeurologyLive — August 2, 2021

August 02, 2021

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NeurologyLive Friday 5 — July 30, 2021

July 30, 2021

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Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive's highlights from the week ending July 30, 2021.

Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19 Neurological Complications Subject to Worse Outcomes

July 29, 2021

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Patients with neurological sequelae from COVID-19 were significantly more likely to die before discharge (22.2%) compared with non-neuro-COVID patients (14.4%).

Stroke Systems of Care: Mitchell S.V. Elkind, MD, MS, MPhil

July 26, 2021

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Following the publication of new guidelines for the care of adults poststroke, the president of the American Heart Association commented on streamlining systems of care to manage acute stroke and foster long-term prevention.

Analysis Identifies Reasons for Medical Students Choosing Neurology Residency

July 26, 2021

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Many applicants referenced an early interest and exposure to neurology, often describing their first courses in neurology sparking their desire to learn more about how the brain works.

AHA/ASA Scientific Statement for Post-Stroke Care: Mitchell S.V. Elkind, MD, MS, MPhil

July 26, 2021

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The president of the American Heart Association spoke on the newly published scientific statement and its implications for the clinical stroke treating community.

This Week on NeurologyLive — July 26, 2021

July 26, 2021

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