Revealed: COVID-19’s insidious cardiovascular legacy
A study of millions of US veterans finds people surviving the illness have a higher risk of heart disorders and stroke.
Tag: Neurology – Stroke and TIA
Dementia risk increases with ischaemic stroke severity and recurrence, study shows
Patients who experience at least two moderate to severe strokes have a near sevenfold higher risk of impaired cognition, researchers say.
Reducing BP after intracranial haemorrhage ‘doesn’t improve function’
But outcomes vary depending on the strategy and medication used, researchers say.
CT ‘sufficient’ for thrombectomy decisions in late-presenting stroke
Imaging recommended in guidelines might not be necessary, researchers say.
Post-stroke rehab ‘may be best’ at 60-90 days
The results of the small trial concur with animal studies, the researchers say.
Chiropractic treatment likely cause of man’s stroke, doctors report
The case study by Australian and Chinese doctors say multiple cervical massage sessions led to a middle cerebral artery infarct and left internal c…
Fluoxetine doesn’t reduce depression after stroke: study
Aus research will likely bolster the trend to choosing other antidepressants post-stroke, rehab expert says.
Mechanical thrombectomy: How practice makes ‘perfect’
Experience counts in efficiently performing the procedure to optimise reperfusion, researchers say.
Benefits of statins ‘outweigh potential harms’, finds major review
Risk of muscle disorders is low and should not deter use for CVD prevention, UK researchers find.
Amlodipine ‘has legacy effect’ on stroke risk
Pitted against a beta-blocker, amlodipine offers superior stroke protection but no effect has been seen on dementia.
