Ticagrelor Better Prevents Stroke in Poor Clopidogrel Metabolizers
Ticagrelor decreases the risk for recurrent stroke compared with clopidogrel in patients who are carriers of the CYP2C19 loss-of-function alleles
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Video game style technology could reduce rehabilitation time for patients with stroke, dystonia and sports injuries
Academic and engineering experts from the University of Strathclyde and the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), have teamed up with
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Tranexamic Acid Fails to Prevent ICH Growth: TRAIGE
Compared with placebo, tranexamic acid did not reduce hematoma growth in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), a new study shows.
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More Evidence Epilepsy Tied to Risk for Major CV Events
More data link epilepsy to a significantly increased risk for major cardiovascular events, including stroke or arrhythmia. In a large
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FDA Class I Recall for Some Cordis Carotid Stent Systems
Cordis Corporation, part of Cardinal Health, has recalled certain lots of its Precise PRO Rx carotid stent system due to
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Specific gene may play a causal role in heart disease independent of cholesterol levels
High cholesterol is the most commonly understood cause of atherosclerosis, a hardening of the arteries that raises the risk of
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Immediate angiography for stroke patients linked to improved recovery, less disability
Immediate angiography, rather than the standard computed tomography (CT scan), reduced stroke treatment time and was linked to improved recovery,
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Study finds elevated heart disease risk in cancer survivors
A new study has found that about 35% of Americans with a cancer history had an elevated risk of cardiovascular
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‘Silent’ heart attacks may increase risk of stroke
Silent heart attacks appear to increase stroke risk in adults 65 and older, according to preliminary research to be presented
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Life-saving role of mobile stroke units at risk due to reimbursement limitations
Ambulances with specialized staff and equipment to provide rapid stroke treatment report financial difficulties due to limited reimbursement from health
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