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What is the best antiplatelet treatment after a stroke?

What is the best antiplatelet treatment after a stroke?

Posted by on Aug 15, 2021 in Stroke | 0 comments

In a nutshell This review compared using two antiplatelet medications to aspirin (Bayer) alone following a stroke. It found that dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) reduced the risk of a second stroke, but led to more bleeding. Some background Stroke is a leading health challenge in developed countries. A stroke occurs when an area of the brain is...

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Which statin is best for preventing strokes?

Which statin is best for preventing strokes?

Posted by on Apr 10, 2021 in Stroke | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study compared several statin medications for the prevention of cardio-cerebrovascular (CCV) events such as strokes, heart attacks of death. It found that atorvastatin (Lipitor), pitavastatin (Livalo), rosuvastatin (Crestor), and simvastatin (Zocor) were all equally effective at preventing CCV events. Some background The most common...

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Which blood thinner is most effective at preventing blood clots and a second stroke in patients with APS?

Which blood thinner is most effective at preventing blood clots and a second stroke in patients with APS?

Posted by on Nov 8, 2020 in Stroke | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study compared different treatments for the prevention of blood lots and stroke in patients with anti-phospholipid syndrome (APS). They found that warfarin (Coumadin) is more effective at preventing stroke than other blood thinners. Some background APS is a disorder of the immune system which leads to excessive blood...

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Looking for patients with speech impairments after stroke to test brain stimulation treatment

Posted by on Feb 27, 2019 in Stroke | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study is examining the effectiveness of brain stimulation on speech impairments after strokes. The main outcome to be measured will be a change in language function and patient communication effectiveness. This study is being conducted in California, the United States. The details Up to 40% of patients have difficulty with...

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Looking for patients who have had a stroke to test the effect of training and brain-stimulation on hand functions

Posted by on Feb 17, 2019 in Stroke | 0 comments

In a nutshell This trial is examining the effectiveness of training and non-invasive brain-stimulation on changing abnormal hand movements after a stroke. The main outcomes to be measured are individual finger function and the ability to use the arms for normal daily activities. This study is being conducted in Maryland, the United States. The...

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Looking for patients with disability after a stroke to test brain injection with stem cells

Posted by on Jan 19, 2019 in Stroke | 0 comments

In a nutshell This phase 2 trial is investigating the effectiveness of brain injections of CTX0E03 stem cells in the treatment of disability after a stroke. The main outcome to be measured is the response of the disabled part of the body to the treatment. The details Patients with stroke, often experience disability such as one side paralysis. The...

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Measuring levels of a lipoprotein to predict the risk of recurrent stroke

Measuring levels of a lipoprotein to predict the risk of recurrent stroke

Posted by on Sep 18, 2018 in Stroke | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study looked at levels of oxidized low-density lipoprotein (a type of fat cell) as a biomarker to predict recurrent stroke. The authors concluded that high levels of this protein are associated with a higher risk of another stroke in patients with minor stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA; when blood flow to a part of the brain...

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Heart problems after stroke

Heart problems after stroke

Posted by on Mar 5, 2018 in Stroke | 0 comments

In a nutshell This review described the relationship between the brain and heart damage in stroke patients. They concluded that there are clinical indicators that could be helpful in diagnosing early stage heart problems in stroke patients. Some background Previous studies have shown that heart problems and failure are common in patients with...

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Looking for patients to test the effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulation following left hemisphere stroke

Posted by on Dec 10, 2017 in Stroke | 0 comments

In a nutshell This trial will examine whether transcranial direct cortical stimulation (tDCS) combined with speech and language therapy (SALT) is effective treatment for stroke patients. The trial will focus on patients who have had left hemisphere ischemic stroke (LHIS) and now have aphasia (difficulty speaking). The main outcome of the trial will be...

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