Neuro News Roundup: Stroke Risks & Treatments

Acute stroke patients on anti-platelet therapy are at a higher risk of intracranial hemorrhage after intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) than those not taking antiplatelet agents, but the increased risk is small and functional outcomes are better, according to a new observational study.

Assessing Bleeding Risk with tPA

More Bleeding, But Better Function After tPA

Acute ischemic stroke patients show markedly improved functional independence with endovascular treatment, according to a new meta-analysis.

Endovascular Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke

Endovascular Therapy Benefits

Diagnosing stroke in patients with acute dizziness can be accomplished with a combination of readily available clinical information, according to a new study.

Stroke Risk Stratification in Acute Dizziness

Bedside Information Helps Predict Stroke

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