Search results for "Stroke"
Poststroke patients with cognitive impairment at increased risk for recurrent stroke, death
Poststroke neurocognitive assessments may identify patients at a higher risk for sequelae who may require more aggressive interventions, according to the authors of a recent meta-analysis of ischemic stroke studies.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/09/17/4.htm
17 Sep 2024
Lifestyle, treatment changes for afib
A new atrial fibrillation guideline focuses on early rhythm control and lifestyle changes such as physical activity and weight loss to slow or disrupt the course of the disease.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/09/lifestyle-treatment-changes-for-afib.htm
1 Sep 2024
Timing of stroke treatment, preventive therapies presented at stroke meeting
Results of multiple studies examining transfers of acute stroke patients for thrombectomy, delayed use of thrombolysis plus thrombectomy or tenecteplase, and anticoagulation for secondary prevention after cryptogenic stroke were reported at the International Stroke Conference.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/02/13/2.htm
13 Feb 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Intermittent recurrent chest pain
A 77-year-old woman is hospitalized for intermittent recurrent chest pain. The patient had a moderately severe ischemic stroke 2 years ago and has oxygen-dependent COPD. Medications are aspirin, atorvastatin, and inhaled albuterol and tiotropium. Following a physical exam and other tests, what is the most appropriate additional treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/09/mksap-quiz-intermittent-recurrent-chest-pain.htm
1 Sep 2024
Intensive statin therapy after stroke associated with higher risk of hemorrhage
No difference was found in risk of stroke recurrence between moderate- and high-intensity statin therapy, but the latter resulted in a higher risk for intracranial hemorrhage, a Chinese study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/07/16/2.htm
16 Jul 2024
Discontinuing OAC associated with heightened risk of recurrent stroke, study finds
Among patients with atrial fibrillation prescribed oral anticoagulation (OAC) after a stroke, recurrent stroke rates were 13.4% versus 6.8% in those who did and did not discontinue OAC therapy, a Danish study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/07/02/4.htm
2 Jul 2024
Parsing periop predicaments
Due to a lack of evidence for best perioperative procedures, clinicians have debated for decades how to address circumstances such as stroke or atrial fibrillation.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/07/parsing-periop-predicaments.htm
1 Jul 2024
Earlier biomarker measurement may better estimate long-term cardiac risk
Two recent studies found that measuring low-density lipoprotein, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, and other variables earlier in life could pinpoint long-term risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and help inform interventions.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/09/03/4.htm
3 Sep 2024
Troubleshooting tips for cervical cancer screening
Two experts advise physicians on cervical cancer screening, dealing with issues from sampling technique to confusing guidelines.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/07/troubleshooting-tips-for-cervical-cancer-screening.htm
1 Jul 2024
Two speech therapies appear effective, cost-effective for chronic aphasia after stroke
A recent Australian trial found that high-intensity aphasia therapy outperformed usual care and proved cost-effective due to improvements in patient outcomes, measured in quality-adjusted life-years.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/02/20/4.htm
20 Feb 2024