Type of stroke-Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) Posts on Medivizor

Posted by Medivizor on Aug 7, 2013 in Stroke | 0 comments

In a nutshell This paper reviews the most frequent neurological complications that occur early after a stroke (acute complications) and their management. Some background Ischemic stroke is a leading cause of death. Acute neurological complications (occurring early after stroke) are responsible for much of this increased mortality. Recognizing...

Posted by Medivizor on Aug 4, 2013 in Stroke | 0 comments

In a nutshell This review article examined the safety and efficacy of a drug called cilostazol (pletal), compared to the commnly used aspirin, in patients who had an ischemic stroke or a transient ischemic attack (TIA). Efficacy was judged by the prevention of another stroke or other serious vascular events (e.g. heart attack). Some...