In a nutshell This study investigated whether men and women respond differently to treatment for ischemic stroke. Some background A stroke is a disturbance of blood flow to a part of the brain. Strokes can be caused by either a ruptured blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke), or a blood clot that...
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What is putting ischemic stroke patients at risk of having a hemorrhagic stroke?
In a nutshell This study investigated what risk factors may cause ischemic stroke patients to have different types of hemorrhagic stroke after treatment. Some background A stroke is a disturbance of blood flow to a part of the brain. Strokes can be caused by either a ruptured blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke), or a blood clot that blocks blood...
Read MoreIs taking clopidogrel with aspirin the best way to prevent stroke after transient ischemic attack?
In a nutshell This study looked at whether taking clopidogrel with aspirin, rather than aspirin alone, provides better protection against the onset of major stroke after the occurrence of minor stroke or transient ischemic attack. Some background A stroke occurs when there is a disturbance of blood supply to a part of the brain. This can...
Read MoreAre there factors that contribute to post-stroke depression?
In a nutshell This study looked at the incidence of post-stroke depression and factors that may contribute to the occurence of this condition. Some background A stroke occurs when there is a disturbance of blood supply to a part of the brain. This can be caused by a blood clot in the brain (ischemic stroke) or...
Read MoreIs it safe to treat high blood pressure after a stroke?
In a nutshell This study compared blood pressure levels measured before and after the onset of different types of stroke. Some background A stroke is a disturbance of blood supply to a part of the brain. This can be caused by a blood clot in the brain (ischemic stroke) or a burst blood vessel...
Read MoreCan you take measures to prevent recurrent stroke?
In a nutshell The author of this article assessed treatments for secondary stroke prevention. Some background Survivors of stroke and transient ischemic attacks (dysfunction of the nervous system from temporary loss of blood flow) are at risk of a recurrent stroke, which is often more severe and disabling than the initial event. Recurrent strokes...
Read MoreImpaired glucose regulation predicts mortality among stroke patients
In a nutshell This study examined whether impaired glucose regulation could be used to predict the outcome of patients following an ischemic stroke. Some background While diabetes and high blood levels of fats and sugars are known to increase the risk of strokes and poor prognosis in general, it remains uncertain if impaired glucose regulation...
Read MoreDoes stroke subtype influence prognosis and treatment type?
In a nutshell This study assessed whether the subtype of stroke affects prognosis and influences effectiveness of secondary prevention methods. Some background A stroke is a sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain. An ischemic stroke is a type of stroke that occurs when the arteries supplying the brain become narrowed or blocked, causing...
Read MoreClopidogrel with aspirin is more effective in preventing further strokes than aspirin alone
In a nutshell This study examined whether combining two antiplatelet drugs – clopidogrel (plavix) and aspirin (cartia) – better protects patients with prior minor ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) from further strokes, in comparison to standard treatment...
Read MoreImproved survival in patients treated with statins before and during hospitalization for stroke
In a nutshell This study examined the relationship between stroke survival and the use of statins before and during hospitalization for stroke. Some background Statins are a class of drugs widely prescribed to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events (such as heart attacks and strokes). These drugs work by lowering the levels of LDL cholesterol...
Read MoreOnset-to-reperfusion time increases mortality in ischemic stroke patients
In a nutshell This meta-analysis (an analysis of data combined from several similar studies) examined how onset-to-reperfusion time (ORT) affects mortality. Some background The cause of ischemic strokes is a blockage of an artery supplying blood to the brain. The major goal of ischemic stroke treatment is reperfusion (opening the occlusion and...
Read MoreThe risk of reocclusion after two procedures used to prevent strokes in patients with blocked carotid arteries
In a nutshell This trial compared the rate of restenosis (obstruction of the artery for a second time after it has been opened) after either of two procedures used to treat carotid artery stenosis: carotid endarterectomy and carotid artery stenting. Some background Carotid artery stenosis is a condition in which the main arteries supplying blood...
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