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Novel geometric deep learning model improves stroke lesion segmentation

Ischemic stroke, which occurs when a blood vessel in the brain gets blocked by a clot, is among the leading causes of death worldwide.

18 Jul 2023

Study finds gender bias in stroke treatment

Despite having worse stroke symptoms and living within comparable distances to comprehensive stroke centers, women with large vessel occlusion acute ischemic stroke are less likely to be routed to the centers compared to men, according to a new study from UTHealth Houston.

18 Jul 2023

Is constipation associated with hypertension and cardiovascular events in older Australian adults?

Scientists investigated the association between constipation and cardiovascular events such as angina, myocardial infarction, transient ischemic attack, and stroke, as well as hypertension among a representative population of elderly hospitalized patients in Australia.

11 Jul 2023

Stroke Ready intervention shows promise in improving equity in stroke treatment

The use of thrombolysis, medications to break up blood clots, for acute ischemic stroke reduces post-stroke disability, but it is underutilized.

3 Jul 2023

Adding risk-enhancing factors improves 10-year ASCVD risk stratification in Chinese adults

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. This study aimed to examine whether integrating risk-enhancing factors into the Chinese Society of Cardiology-recommended clinical risk assessment tool (i.e., the CSC model) for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) might improve 10-year ASCVD risk stratification in Chinese adults.

26 Jun 2023

Do Panax notoginseng saponins (Xuesaitong soft capsules) improve function in patients with ischemic stroke?

Researchers examined the effectiveness and safety of using Panax notoginseng saponins for ischemic stroke in adults.

22 Jun 2023

New treatment could be instrumental in restoring the blood-brain barrier's normal function

There's a bouncer in everyone: The blood-brain barrier, a layer of cells between blood vessels and the rest of the brain, kicks out toxins, pathogens and other undesirables that can sabotage the brain's precious gray matter.

20 Jun 2023

Elevated heart rate can induce a stroke in patients with highly blocked carotid arteries

Many overlook the warnings preceding workout classes that encourage consulting a doctor before participating in rigorous exercise.

20 Jun 2023

IBD patients more likely to have a stroke than people without the disease

People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are more likely to have a stroke than people without the disease, according to a study published in the June 14, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study does not prove that IBD causes stroke; it only shows an association.

14 Jun 2023

Study reveals elevated risk of ischemic stroke in women and men with migraine headaches

Women and men who experience migraine headaches also carry an elevated risk of having an ischemic stroke, but women alone may carry an additional risk of heart attack and hemorrhagic stroke, according to a new study led by Cecilia Hvitfeldt Fuglsang of Aarhus University, Denmark publishing June 13th in the open access journal PLOS Medicine.

13 Jun 2023

Chronic exposure to lead, cadmium and arsenic associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease

Chronic exposure to low levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic through commonly used household items, air, water, soil and food is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

12 Jun 2023

Exploring the viability of a new treatment for vascular dementia

Researchers from The University of Texas at El Paso's School of Pharmacy will explore the viability of a new treatment for vascular dementia, thanks to a $2.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

9 Jun 2023

Results revealed for first large-scale assessment of radiological brain health in stroke patients

University of Cincinnati researchers are presenting abstracts at the European Stroke Organization Conference (ESOC) 2023, May 24-26 in Munich, Germany, including the results of the first large-scale assessment of radiological brain health in stroke patients in a population.

26 May 2023

Recent evolution of the LAAO therapy for thromboembolic complications

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal.

26 May 2023

Exploring the long-term risk of major adverse cardiovascular events following ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack

The risk of major adverse cardiovascular events following transient ischemic attack or ischemic stroke.

25 May 2023

Ischemic Stroke News and Research

Novel geometric deep learning model improves stroke lesion segmentation

Study finds gender bias in stroke treatment

Is constipation associated with hypertension and cardiovascular events in older Australian adults?

Stroke Ready intervention shows promise in improving equity in stroke treatment

Adding risk-enhancing factors improves 10-year ASCVD risk stratification in Chinese adults

Do Panax notoginseng saponins (Xuesaitong soft capsules) improve function in patients with ischemic stroke?

New treatment could be instrumental in restoring the blood-brain barrier's normal function

Elevated heart rate can induce a stroke in patients with highly blocked carotid arteries

IBD patients more likely to have a stroke than people without the disease

Study reveals elevated risk of ischemic stroke in women and men with migraine headaches

Chronic exposure to lead, cadmium and arsenic associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease

Exploring the viability of a new treatment for vascular dementia

Results revealed for first large-scale assessment of radiological brain health in stroke patients

Recent evolution of the LAAO therapy for thromboembolic complications

Exploring the long-term risk of major adverse cardiovascular events following ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack

Monovalent COVID-19 booster vaccinations administered in early pregnancy not linked with miscarriage

Review: Quality improvement advances in stroke care

Hormone replacement therapy for treating menopausal symptoms: Benefits and risks

Study offers hope for better recovery of stroke patients

Air pollution exacerbates movement disorder after ischemic stroke

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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