Search results for "Stroke"
ACP Foundation begins atrial fibrillation and stroke prevention initiative
The ACP Foundation held a National Stakeholder Conference on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011 to address gaps in the management of atrial fibrillation and the prevention of stroke.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/10/18/10.htm
18 Oct 2011
Cognitive impairment better predictor of first stroke in the oldest old
Cognitive impairment appears to predict risk for first stroke in very elderly patients better than the Framingham stroke risk score, according to a recent study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/06/04/6.htm
4 Jun 2013
Age, disability among indicators of medication adherence 3 months after stroke
Invasive MRSA rates dropped dramatically
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/17/5.htm
17 Aug 2010
Simple score may help predict early stroke mortality
A simple score based on four variables easily obtainable at the point of care may help predict inpatient and 7-day mortality after acute stroke, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/06/25/6.htm
25 Jun 2013
Stroke risk may increase after traumatic brain injury
Risk for stroke may increase after a traumatic brain injury, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/09/5.htm
9 Aug 2011
Stroke risk may be higher up to 12 weeks after hip replacement, study finds
Risk for stroke is elevated up to 12 weeks after total hip replacement, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/11/13/5.htm
13 Nov 2012
CABG associated with nearly three times the stroke risk of PCI
Coronary revascularization by coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) compared with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is associated with an increased risk of stroke, a meta-analysis found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/08/21/5.htm
21 Aug 2012
Prognostic scores don't reliably predict early recurrence after minor stroke
Leading prognostic scores don't reliably predict risk for early recurrence after a minor stroke, a new study has indicated.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/02/08/7.htm
8 Feb 2011
Guidelines issued for preventing first strokes
MKSAP Quiz: Type 2 diabetes management
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/14/2.htm
14 Dec 2010
Migraineurs may have more risk of hemorrhagic stroke
People with migraine may have an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke, especially women younger than 45, a meta-analysis found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/08/5.htm
8 Oct 2013