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.
August 20th 2025
At AHS 2025, Elizabeth Seng, PhD, professor of neurology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, presented findings from a study showing that migraine was associated with increased odds of ischemic stroke in veterans.
DAPT Approach With Ticagrelor, Clopidogrel Demonstrate Efficacy Over Aspirin Alone
December 21st 2021Although similar in reducing the risk of recurrent stroke, the use dual antiplatelet therapy with clopidogrel and aspirin was associated with a decreased risk of functional disability compared with ticagrelor and aspirin.
Future Research Regarding Anticoagulant Use in Reducing Recurrent Stroke: Alexander Merkler, MD, MS
November 26th 2021The assistant professor of neurology at Weill Cornell Medicine discussed his future aspirations to uncover more about the beneficial effects of anticoagulants in reducing recurrent stroke. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Incidence of Poststroke Dementia Remains Highly Prevalent
November 23rd 2021The risk of dementia was substantial and front-loaded following stroke, with the 1-year prevalence similar to the estimate for dementia at any time point. The findings indicate a need for greater engagement between stroke and dementia care.
Prestroke Glycemic Control Associated With Subsequent Risk of Composite Vascular Events
November 22nd 2021The optimal range of HbA1c between 6.8% and 7.0% at admission was estimated to have the minimum risk for composite vascular events and stroke recurrence, with notably different levels according to stroke subtype.
Urgent Secondary Prevention of TIA or Minor Stroke Has Long-Term Positive Effect
November 16th 2021The long-term benefits observed were due to maintenance of the early effect, rather than any additional benefit accrued after 90 days of the initial event, with no evidence either of rebound or loss of benefit.
Assessing Susceptibility to Recurrent Stroke: Alexander Merkler, MD, MS
November 15th 2021The assistant professor of neurology at Weill Cornell Medicine provided thoughts on the need to identify high-risk individuals and put efforts towards improving recurrent stroke rates. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]