Ischaemic stroke ‘uncommon’ in COVID-19
Patients hospitalised with the infection, however, have a poor prognosis if they do experience stroke, New York doctors say.
Tag: Neurology – Stroke and TIA
Is ischaemic stroke ‘different’ in COVID-19 patients?
Patients have very high D-dimer levels and many are positive for lupus anticoagulant.
Ischaemic stroke affects white matter ‘across the whole brain’
Australian researchers find extensive neurodegeneration three months after stroke.
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Neurological symptoms ‘common’ in COVID-19
In contrast with SARS, some patients have neurological symptoms early in the disease course, authors say.
Subdural haemorrhage ups short-term stroke risk: study
It raises questions about the need for early reinstatement of antithrombotic therapy, say researchers.
Late adverse cerebrovascular events follow 5% of TAVRs
Disabling ischaemic stroke more than 30 days post-procedure occurs most frequently, find researchers.
Anticoagulants with antiplatelets ‘questionable’ in some with AF
Large registry study suggests higher risk of stroke and bleeding on dual therapy.
How do SSRIs affect intracerebral haemorrhage?
Neurologists have taken a step towards unravelling the complexities.
Low LDL target benefits stroke survivors: study
Setting a target of 1.8mmol/L helps avert new cerebrovascular events, say researchers.
Post-thrombectomy intracranial bleed risk tied to type of anticoagulant
Patients on NOACs pre-stroke do not appear to be at increased risk, say researchers.
