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.

Increased Risk of Stroke Observed in Individuals With Clonal Hematopoiesis

November 13, 2021

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Even after adjusting to traditional stroke risk factors, the associations between clonal hematopoiesis and all stroke types, ischemic stroke, and hemorrhagic stroke remained significant.

Robert Califf, MD, Nominated by Biden Administration as Next FDA Commissioner

November 12, 2021

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Having previously served as head of the organization during the Obama administration, Califf will replace current Acting Commissioner Janet Woodcock, MD.

NeurologyLive Friday 5 — November 12, 2021

November 12, 2021

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Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive's highlights from the week ending November 12, 2021.

Clinical Implications of NAVIGATE-ESUS Exploratory Analysis: Alexander Merkler, MD, MS

November 12, 2021

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The assistant professor of neurology at Weill Cornell Medicine discussed the results of the NAVIGATE-ESUS trial and whether stroke experts should change how they use anticoagulants.

NeuroVoices: Alexander Merkler, MD, MS, on Anticoagulants for Stroke and Ventricular Dysfunction

November 10, 2021

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The assistant professor of neurology at Weill Cornell Medicine provided thoughts on his exploratory analysis, which found rivaroxaban to be superior to aspirin in reducing recurrent stroke.

This Week on NeurologyLive — November 8, 2021

November 08, 2021

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Here's what is coming soon to NeurologyLive.

Rivaroxaban Superior to Aspirin in Reducing Recurrent Stroke Risk in Left Ventricular Dysfunction

November 06, 2021

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Even after adjusting for the presence of diabetes, rivaroxaban remained associated with a lower risk of recurrent stroke or systemic embolism.

NeurologyLive Friday 5 — November 5, 2021

November 05, 2021

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

NeurologyLive Top Expert Interviews: October 2021

November 05, 2021

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Expert clinicians offer their perspectives on the ongoing shortage of neurologists, stigmas associated with migraine, diets for those with epilepsy, mesenchymal stem cells in MS, and other topics.

FDA Action Update, October 2021: Submissions and Delays

November 04, 2021

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Catch up on any of the neurology news headlines you may have missed over the course of the last month, compiled all into one place by the NeurologyLive team.