Oro-esophageal vs Nasogastric Tube Feeding in Ischemic Stroke with Dysphagia: A Protocol
New trial tests which feeding tube helps stroke best
This randomized controlled trial protocol aims to compare oro-esophageal tube feeding with nasogastric tube feeding in 422 ischemic stroke p…
A new trial compares nose versus mouth feeding tubes to see which helps stroke patients recover swallowing function faster.
Patients with migration background had higher rates of delayed presentation and lower EVT rates after first-ever ischemic stroke.
Why some stroke patients miss the window for life-saving treatment
This observational cohort study examined 232 patients with a first-ever ischemic stroke at a Dutch Comprehensive Stroke Center. Patients wit…
Imagine waking up with sudden weakness. You call 911.
Overview of systematic reviews on Shuxuetong for ischemic stroke finds variable efficacy and low-certainty evidence.
Researchers find Shuxuetong injection may help ischemic stroke
This meta-analysis of systematic reviews on Shuxuetong injection for ischemic stroke found variable efficacy in improving neurological defic…
A review of reviews suggests Shuxuetong injection may improve stroke symptoms and daily living, but the evidence is very low quality.
Clinical prediction model for 1-year ischemic stroke recurrence developed from Chinese cohort data
New Tool Predicts Second Stroke Risk Within One Year
This observational cohort study developed a clinical prediction model for 1-year recurrence after first-ever ischemic stroke in 738 patients…
This research gives doctors a simple way to spot stroke survivors who are most likely to have another stroke, so they can intervene sooner.
Frequent outpatient BP visits and higher medication intensity associate with lower ischemic stroke odds in hypertensive adults.
Frequent blood pressure checks linked to lower stroke risk
This retrospective case-control study of 40,428 adults with hypertension found that frequent outpatient visits with blood pressure measureme…
People with hypertension who had more than 5 BP checks per year had nearly half the odds of stroke, a new study finds.
Review of remote ischemic conditioning for ischemic stroke highlights mechanistic targets and clinical variability.
A Simple Arm Squeeze Could Help Protect the Brain After Stroke
This narrative review examines remote ischemic conditioning (RIC) for ischemic stroke, synthesizing evidence on neuroprotective mechanisms a…
A simple arm cuffing method shows promise for protecting the brain, but timing is everything.
Meta-analysis suggests idarucizumab-enabled thrombolysis is feasible for dabigatran-treated stroke patients after AF ablation.
Reversing blood thinners may allow stroke treatment with good safety and recovery.
This meta-analysis and case report review examines idarucizumab-enabled intravenous thrombolysis in dabigatran-treated patients with peripro…
Reversing dabigatran before stroke treatment appears safe, showing low bleeding and death rates with recovery similar to standard care.
Review of ginsenoside CK shows potential antiplatelet, anti-inflammatory, and cardioprotective effects in cardiovascular disease models.
This Natural Compound Could Shield Hearts and Prevent Strokes
This review evaluated ginsenoside CK and protopanaxadiol type ginsenosides regarding cardiovascular conditions. The analysis demonstrated an…
A specific compound from ginseng shows strong promise for protecting against heart disease and stroke.
Deep Learning Models Demonstrate Superior Diagnostic Performance Compared to Machine Learning for Carotid Plaque Stroke Risk
Deep learning models may help predict stroke risk from carotid plaque images.
This retrospective cohort study evaluated 666 patients with carotid plaque ultrasound images to compare deep learning and conventional machi…
A new study found deep learning models outperformed standard methods at predicting stroke risk using carotid ultrasound images.
CTA-derived radiomics features associated with prediction of ipsilateral stroke recurrence in retrospective carotid atherosclerosis cohort.
New scan analysis might predict stroke risk better than usual checks.
This retrospective cohort study included 162 patients with unilateral carotid atherosclerosis and a mean age of 69.28 ± 8.30 years. CTA-deri…
A new scan analysis predicts stroke risk better than usual checks by measuring texture in neck artery plaque and surrounding fat.
Stress hyperglycemic ratio shows nonlinear link to stroke in older adults with metabolic syndrome
Does stress-related blood sugar predict stroke risk in older adults with metabolic syndrome?
This prospective cohort study of 60,931 participants aged 60 or older with metabolic syndrome examined whether the stress hyperglycemic rati…
In older adults with metabolic syndrome, stress-related blood sugar spikes show a complex link to ischemic stroke risk, with risk changing d…
Cortical Superficial Siderosis Burden Predicts Hemorrhage and Poor Outcomes After Stroke Thrombolysis
New Brain Scan Marker Predicts Bleeding Risk Before Treatment
A substudy of the AcT trial (alteplase versus tenecteplase) evaluated radiological Boston CAA criteria and constituent markers in 482 thromb…
A specific brain scan pattern predicts dangerous bleeding after clot-busting drugs, helping doctors decide who needs fast treatment to save …