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Treating insulin resistance in stroke patients – can pioglitazone decrease the risk of heart attack?

Posted by on Dec 4, 2017 in Stroke | 0 comments

In a nutshell The study examined the impact of pioglitazone (Actos) on acute coronary syndromes in patients with insulin resistance who had a recent stroke. The authors concluded that pioglitazone reduced the risk of heart attack in these patients.    Some background Insulin resistance occurs when the body cannot use insulin normally,...

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A link between alcohol consumption and stroke?

A link between alcohol consumption and stroke?

Posted by on Jul 15, 2017 in Stroke | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study examined the link between alcohol consumption and stroke. The authors concluded that light consumption of alcohol could decrease the risk of ischemic stroke. In contrast, they noted that heavy consumption of alcohol increased the risk of all types of stroke. Some background Light alcohol consumption is considered...

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Do multivitamins protect against stroke?

Posted by on Jul 15, 2017 in Stroke | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study looked at whether taking multivitamins was protective against different types of stroke. The results suggest that regular multivitamin use and high fruit and vegetable intake lead to a reduced risk of ischemic stroke. Some background Studies describing the benefits of multivitamins are controversial. Some studies suggest...

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Risk factors of stroke after minor stroke

Risk factors of stroke after minor stroke

Posted by on Nov 14, 2016 in Stroke | 0 comments

In a nutshell The authors looked at risk factors associated with a higher chance of recurring stroke for patients who have had a minor stroke. They concluded that patients with less severe initial stroke, heart disease, multiple blocked blood vessels or a blocked artery are at a higher risk of recurring stroke. Some background Patients who have...

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Patient outcome in the 5 years following alteplase treatment

Patient outcome in the 5 years following alteplase treatment

Posted by on Jul 24, 2016 in Stroke | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study examined the long-term outcomes associated with intravenous (through a tube into the vein) alteplase (Activase) treatment for ischemic stroke. This study found that roughly one-third of patients involved experienced an excellent outcome after 5 years, particularly younger patients with less initial disability. Some background...

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The efficacy of an insulin-response drug following stroke

Posted by on Mar 5, 2016 in Stroke | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study tested whether pioglitazone (Actos), a drug that increases the body’s response to insulin, is effective at reducing the chance of vascular disease patients following stroke. Researchers determined that while treating stroke patients with pioglitazone decreased there risk of vascular disease and diabetes, there were...

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Recommendations to prevent stroke

Recommendations to prevent stroke

Posted by on Oct 24, 2015 in Stroke | 0 comments

In a nutshell This paper gave recommendations for preventing stroke among patients who survived an ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack.  Some background A stroke occurs when there is not enough blood supply to the brain. In ischemic stroke, a blockage of a blood vessel to the brain leads to obstructed blood flow. In a transient...

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Is aggressive medical treatment without stenting the best option for plaque build-up in the arteries of the brain?

Is aggressive medical treatment without stenting the best option for plaque build-up in the arteries of the brain?

Posted by on Apr 30, 2015 in Stroke | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study looked at the effect of aggressive medical treatment with or without stenting in patients with intracranial artery stenosis. Some background Intracranial stenosis describes the narrowing of an artery inside the brain. It is caused by a buildup of plaque inside the artery wall that reduces blood flow to the brain and can...

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