Stroke

The use of controlled temperature regulation may hold potential as a complementary method of treating stroke.

Vagus nerve stimulation in conjunction with conventional rehabilitation services more than doubled lasting recovery in forelimb supination and simple motor tasks following a stroke.

Women who have migraines with aura are at increased risk of stroke. Now, a new systematic review suggests that use of combined hormonal contraceptives by these patients raises their stroke risk over and above the already increased risk.

5 key facts about the association between cerebral microbleeds and risk of future intracerebral hemorrhage in patients with afib who take oral anticoagulants after ischemic stroke.

A large retrospective cohort study of over 12,000 patients from 40 hospitals looked at the risk of death following stroke or TIA, and whether patients had been prescribed antihypertensive medications.

As stroke rehabilitation moves toward multimodal approaches, music therapy has shown early promise in enhancing physical and cognitive recovery in some patients.

Dr. Wilner discusses 5 key points from a recent study on thrombectomy 6 to 16 hours after stroke.

The FDA has expanded the approval for the Trevo clot retrieval device to allow for thrombectomy up to 24 hours after the development of symptoms in patients with acute ischemic stroke.

Intravenous alteplase (tPA) is the standard of care for acute ischemic stroke, if it can be given within 3-4.5 hours after stroke onset. Dr. Wilner reviews some important facts about intracranial hemorrhage after the use of intravenous alterpase.

The FDA has approved the Riptide Aspiration System for thrombus retrieval via the Arc Catheter for revascularization in patients with acute ischemic stroke secondary to intracranial large vessel occlusive disease.

Researchers conducted a retrospective analysis of patients with acute stroke and evaluated the effect of infection during the hospitalization period.

Differential diagnosis and treatment of mitochondrial encephalomyopathy lactic acidosis and stroke-like syndrome.

Clinical implications of three new studies on treatments that may increase risk of-or mitigate harm from-stroke in older patients.

A study found that patients with AF who initiate therapy with standard dose dabigatran are at low risk of stroke and bleeding. Insights here.

Despite optimism, telemedicine has been only slowly adopted as a means of health care delivery. But things are changing. Have you considered adopting telemedicine in your clinic practice?

A new study with longitudinal follow-up looked at disability trajectories after stroke compared with myocardial infarction.

Researchers evaluated gender differences in hospitalization for stroke among patients with atrial fibrillation. Key results and take-home points here.

Neurology on the front lines engages patients and their families in a shared decision-making process regarding goals of care.

Two new studies shed light on risk factors for stroke and MI, and a third suggests neurologic use s for Zolpidem that don’t involve treating insomnia.

What is the shortest time within which you have given a patient TPA?

The notion of “resistant atherosclerosis,” points to possible breakthroughs in research and treatment.

Here is new evidence that people aged 75 and older who take aspirin-based antiplatelet treatment for secondary prevention should also take PPIs.

Does cerebrovascular atherosclerosis explain the connection between migraine and vascular diseases?

A meta-analysis compared medical therapy with medical therapy plus angioplasty for the treatment of symptomatic vertebral artery stenosis.