Cardiology
Many stroke survivors have ongoing irregular heart rhythms
About 20% of people who survive what's called an ischemic stroke have irregular heart rhythms, which can lead to another stroke, researchers say.
Feb 9, 2023
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Ischemic Stroke
Cardiology
Genes, neighborhoods and a surprising finding on stroke risk
A genetic score may be able to identify higher stroke risk—but only for people living in the most privileged neighborhoods, according to new research that highlights inequities related to wealth and health.
Feb 6, 2023
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Cardiology
Novel celery seed-derived medicine given after clot treatment may improve stroke outcomes
People who had an ischemic (clot-caused) stroke and were treated with a clot-busting medication and/or mechanical clot removal and also received butylphthalide, a medication initially compounded from celery seed, experienced ...
Feb 2, 2023
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Cardiology
Does lifetime exposure to estrogen affect risk of stroke?
People with a higher cumulative estrogen exposure throughout their life may have a lower risk of stroke, according to a new study published in the February 1, 2023, online issue of Neurology. The lower risk was found for ...
Feb 1, 2023
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Neuroscience
Migraine associated with increased risk for pregnancy complications
Women are disproportionately affected by migraine, especially during their reproductive years. However, the relationship between migraine and adverse pregnancy outcomes has not been well understood. A new study by investigators ...
Jan 31, 2023
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Cardiology
Endometriosis causally associated with ischemic stroke
Endometriosis has a causal link to ischemic stroke, according to a research letter published in the February issue of Stroke, a theme issue focused on the topic of cerebrovascular diseases and women, in conjunction with the ...
Jan 24, 2023
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Cardiology
Left atrial reservoir strain plus CHA₂DS₂-VASc ups stroke prediction
Left atrial reservoir strain improves stroke prediction in people without prior atrial fibrillation (AF) or stroke when added to CHA2DS2-VASc variables, according to a study published online Dec. 20 in the Annals of Internal ...
Dec 20, 2022
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Neuroscience
COVID may increase risk of stroke in kids, study finds
Children are at increased risk of stroke after COVID-19 infection, according to a new study published this week in the journal Pediatric Neurology.
Nov 22, 2022
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Health
Study links light physical activity to milder symptoms from intracerebral hemorrhage
Four hours of light physical activity per week can now be linked to milder symptoms from intracerebral hemorrhage, and also to better survival rates, a University of Gothenburg study shows.
Nov 10, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 diagnosis linked to more bleeding, worse outcomes in stroke treatments
People with a COVID-19 infection who have an ischemic stroke may be more likely to have bleeding in their brain and worse outcomes during stroke treatments to restore blood flow than people without COVID-19, according to ...
Nov 10, 2022
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