Archive: 21/02/2020
Study finds trend toward benefit in using blood-clotting agent for bleeding stroke
A common medication that reduces bleeding could be a treatment for bleeding stroke, particularly if administered quickly, according to late breaking science presented today at the American Stroke Association's International ...
Feb 21, 2020
Secondary analysis confirms safety of blood thinning agent
Treatment with the blood thinner apixaban was associated with a lower risk of bleeding, death and hospitalization compared with warfarin, regardless of history of prior stroke or blood clot, according to a secondary analysis ...
Feb 21, 2020
Leg pain medication may prevent re-blockage of neck arteries after a stent
Adding cilostazol—an antiplatelet medication used to treat leg pain—tended to prevent re-blockage of carotid artery stents within two years, according to late breaking science presented today at the American Stroke Association's ...
Feb 21, 2020