In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of antiplatelet therapy (APT) on patients with hemorrhagic stroke. Researchers suggested that there is a small increase in the risk of a second stroke. Some background A hemorrhagic stroke happens when blood from an artery bleeds into the brain. Pressure from the leaked blood damages brain cells. The...
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Looking for patients with stroke to test new combined treatment for movement deficits
In a nutshell This trial is examining the effectiveness of robotic rehabilitation and transcranial direct current stimulation (TDCS) in patients with stroke. The main outcome to be measured is the change in proprioception (awareness of where our limbs are in space, in the absence of vision). This trial will be conducted in Alberta, Canada. The details...
Read MoreA link between alcohol consumption and stroke?
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...
Read MorePromising new methods to reduce risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation
In a nutshell This study aimed to compare the use of new oral anticoagulant drugs (NOACs) and the Watchman implantation device with blood thinner warfarin in patients with artrial fibrillation. The study concluded that both NOACs and the Watchman device are superior to warfarin in reducing the risk of stroke. Some background Atrial fibrillation...
Read MoreIs coiling with the presence of stents better than coiling alone for the treatment of brain aneurysms?
In a nutshell This study investigated the safety and effectiveness of coiling with stents compared to ordinary coiling for the treatment of brain aneurysms. Some background A brain aneurysm occurs when the walls of blood vessels in the brain weaken, causing the blood vessel to bulge with blood, which increases the risk of rupture. Blood...
Read MoreReceiving stents for brain blood vessel injury after blunt head trauma; is it necessary?
In a nutshell This study looked at whether medication is safer and more effective than inserting stents into blood vessels in the brain for treating blunt brain blood vessel injuries. Some background Blunt head trauma is caused by a blow or injury to the head such as falling and hitting your head or a vehicle-related collision. It can cause...
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...
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