A pooled analysis of two recent clinical trials involving the use of devices to treat stroke-causing blood clots indicates that patients with the most severe strokes stand to benefit the most, new research presented by a ...
Feb 17, 2015
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(HealthDay)—The clot-busting drug known as tPA appears safe for those who wake up in the morning to find they've had a stroke, a small new study suggests.
Feb 12, 2015
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Canadian researchers have completed an international randomized controlled trial showing that a clot retrieval procedure, known as endovascular treatment (ET), can dramatically improve patient outcomes after an acute ischemic ...
Feb 11, 2015
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A landmark study published in the New England Journal of Medicine today heralds a new era in stroke treatment across the globe.
Feb 11, 2015
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One in four acute ischemic stroke patients treated with a time-dependent clot-busting drug were quickly transferred from an emergency department or smaller community hospital to a certified stroke center, according to research ...
Feb 11, 2015
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Penumbra, Inc., the market leader in intra-arterial stroke treatment, announced that an independent study published online today in the New England Journal of Medicine found that intra-arterial stroke treatment, including ...
Dec 17, 2014
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A CT scan of the brain within 24 hours of a mild, non-disabling stroke can predict when patients will be at the highest risk of another stroke or when symptoms may worsen, according to new research published in the American ...
Dec 4, 2014
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During the first 24 hours after a stroke, attention to detail —such as hospital bed positioning—is critical to patient outcomes.
Oct 30, 2014
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A large international clinical trial has shed new light on the effectiveness of current hospital protocols for managing blood pressure in stroke patients.
Oct 22, 2014
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Researchers at Emory University School of Medicine have identified a protein released by neurons while the brain is recovering from a stroke.
Oct 21, 2014
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