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.
Understanding Patient Subgroups Who Benefit From Tenecteplase After 4.5 Hours: Gregory W. Albers, MD
February 16th 2024The professor of neurology and director of the Stanford Stroke Center provided commentary on clinical implications of findings from the TIMELESS trial assessing tenecteplase initiated in the late window after stroke onset. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Using a Portable Low Field MRI for Timely Diagnoses of Stroke: Annabel Sorby-Adams, PhD
February 15th 2024The postdoctoral research fellow in neurology at Harvard Medical School talked about the potential of a portable low field MRI device to provide timely and cost-effective diagnoses for stroke. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Assisted Reproductive Technologies Increase Risk of In-Hospital Stroke in Pregnant Women
February 14th 2024In a recent study presented at ISC 2024, results revealed that patients who used assisted reproductive technologies therapy during hospitalization for delivery had a higher risk of stroke than those who did not use such therapies.
Anticoagulation Reduces Risk of Stroke in Cervical Artery Dissection, With Effects Based on Timing
February 13th 2024A recent study showed anticoagulation reduced ischemic stroke risk in patients with cervical artery dissection; however, cautioned is warned about the importance of transitioning to antiplatelet therapy at a certain point.
NeurologyLive® Brain Games: February 11, 2024
February 11th 2024Test your neurology knowledge with NeurologyLive®'s weekly quiz series, featuring questions on a variety of clinical and historical neurology topics. This week's topic is neuromuscular disorders, and specifically, Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Innovative Approaches and Treatment Inventions for Stroke Care at ISC 2024: Babak Navi, MD, MS
February 7th 2024The chief of the division of stroke and hospital neurology at Weill Cornell Medicine shared some of his thoughts on the promising clinical trials being presented at the 2024 International Stroke Conference. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Optimizing Poststroke Recovery for Patients Through Use of Comprehensive Care Teams
February 5th 2024Harmony Sierens, MD, medical director of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at Ascension Genesys Hospital, discussed the importance of having comprehensive, personalized care from a multidisciplinary team to navigate the challenges of poststroke life.