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Lower LDL Longer Is Better for Stroke Prevention
]]> - LOS ANGELES - Longer time at a lower low-density lipoprotein target appeared to improve secondary prevention in stroke survivors, an analysis of the Treat Stroke to...
5 hours ago - MedPageToday - 2 articles
Hopes for Novel Stroke Drug Dashed in Trial
]]> - LOS ANGELES - A putative neuroprotective agent failed to improve stroke patients' outcomes when given in conjunction with endovascular thrombectomy in the ESCAPE-NA1...
5 hours ago - MedPageToday - 2 articles
BASILAR: Endovascular Treatment Improves Outcomes in BAO Stroke
The addition of endovascular therapy to thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke with basilar artery occlusion improved functional outcomes in a new registry study. Medscape...
14 hours ago - Medscape - 2 articles
Surgeons successfully treat brain aneurysms using a robot
A robot was used to treat brain aneurysms for the first time. The robotic system could eventually allow remote surgery, enabling surgeons to treat strokes from afar.
15 hours ago - ScienceDaily
Mechanical clot removal alone may be as effective as joint use with thrombolysis in stroke
Among patients with acute stroke and large-vessel occlusion, adding IV thrombolysis to endovascular therapy may not be necessary, according to findings presented at the...
17 hours ago - Healio - 2 articles
Lower target LDL after stroke prevents 25% of events at 5 years
During the 5 years after a stroke, targeting LDL of less than 70 mg/dL prevented more than one-quarter of major CV events, recurrent cerebral infarction or urgent carotid...
19 hours ago - Healio - 2 articles
More Evidence Backs LDL Below 70 to Reduce Recurrent Stroke
Following an ischemic stroke with evidence of atherosclerosis, targeting a lower LDL cholesterol level was associated with avoidance of major cardiac events on follow-up, new...
20 hours ago - Medscape - 2 articles
Higher volumes tied to better outcomes in endovascular therapy for stroke
Operator and hospital volume were associated with lower rates of inpatient mortality and better functional status at discharge among patients who underwent endovascular therapy...
22 hours ago - Healio - 2 articles
Survival rates after ischemic stroke improved from 1991 to 2015
Survival after a first ischemic stroke has improved from 1991 to 2015, according to data presented in a late-breaking science session at the International Stroke...
22 hours ago - Healio - 2 articles
Endocrine Society Advises on Use of Romosozumab for Osteoporosis
Updated guidance for osteoporosis now includes a recommendation for the use of romosozumab, but only in severe osteoporosis and not in women with a history of myocardial...
23 hours ago - Medscape
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