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.

Episode 44: AHA/ASA Updates to the Stroke Care Model

"Mind Moments," a podcast from NeurologyLive, brings you an exclusive interview with Mitchell S.V. Elkind, MD, MS, MPhil.

Recent Advances in the Treatment of Hereditary ATTR Amyloidosis (hATTR)

Key insight into treating ATTR Amyloidosis, including the use of new therapeutic options to provide a practical perspective on how recent data may apply to your clinical practice.

NeuroVoices: Shazam Hussain, MD, FRCP, FAHA, on Ultra-Early IV tPA to Treat Emergent LVO

The director of the Cerebrovascular Center at Cleveland Clinic provided context on why stroke systems should incorporate IV tPA as early as possible to treat emergent large vessel occlusion.

NeurologyLive Friday 5 — September 17, 2021

September 17, 2021

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Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive's highlights from the week ending September 17, 2021.

How APPs and Organizations Can Address the Neurologist Shortage: Jennifer Majersik, MD, MS

September 16, 2021

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The director of the division of vascular neurology at the University of Utah discussed ongoing efforts from the AAN, as well as the potential to integrate advanced practice providers into neurology teams.

The Shortage of Neurologists’ Effect on Patient Care: Jennifer Majersik, MD, MS

September 13, 2021

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The division chief of vascular neurology at the University of Utah discussed the driving force behind the national shortage of neurologists and its effect on patient care.

IVT Bridging Therapy Outperforms Mechanical Thrombectomy in Reducing Thrombus, Clot Size

September 13, 2021

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The use of intravenous thrombolysis prior to mechanical thrombectomy resulted in significantly smaller clots and significantly lower number of fragments than MT therapy alone.

This Week on NeurologyLive — September 13, 2021

September 13, 2021

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Here's what is coming soon to NeurologyLive.

The Role of Organizations and Individuals in Addressing the Neurologist Shortage

September 12, 2021

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Jennifer Majersik, MD, MS, commented on how the AAN, as well as current neurologists and specialists, can help generate interest in the field of neurology to meet patient needs.

Joint Mobilization Exercises Improve Systemic Sclerosis Spasticity, Ocrelizumab Long-Term Safety, Antiplatelets Non-Effect on Recurrent ICH

September 11, 2021

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Neurology News Network for the week ending September 11, 2021.

Addressing the Neurologist Shortage and Increased Need for Neurologic Care

September 10, 2021

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Jennifer Majersik, MD, MS, division chief of vascular neurology at the University of Utah, discussed contributing factors to the neurologist shortage, as well as ongoing efforts to increase interest in the field.

NeurologyLive Friday 5 — September 10, 2021

September 10, 2021

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Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive's highlights from the week ending September 10, 2021.

Anodal tDCS Improves Poststroke Upper Limb Spasticity, Further Evaluation Needed

September 10, 2021

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Current evidence showed little knowledge about the long-term effects of transcranial direct current stimulation in improving patients poststroke.