Clopidogrel plus aspirin for 21 days provides favorable net clinical benefit in minor ischemic stroke
Dual antiplatelet therapy shows mixed results for stroke prevention
This Bayesian network meta-analysis of 8 trials involving 50,349 adults with minor ischemic stroke or high-risk TIA found that clopidogrel p…
New data compares different blood thinner combinations to find the best way to prevent a second stroke after a minor medical emergency.
Dual antiplatelet therapy reduces major ischemic events in week 1 of minor stroke or TIA
Dual antiplatelet therapy reduces stroke risk in first week
This meta-analysis of 27,167 patients with minor ischemic stroke or high-risk TIA found that DAPT significantly reduced major ischemic event…
A new analysis shows dual antiplatelet therapy significantly lowers stroke risk in the first week, but carries a higher risk of bleeding.
Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation improves aerobic capacity and systolic blood pressure in stroke and TIA patients
Exercise programs improve heart health after stroke or TIA
This rapid review and meta-analysis of 490 patients indicates that exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation improves aerobic capacity by 28 m a…
Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation helps people who have had a stroke or TIA improve their aerobic capacity and lower their blood pressur…
GWAS meta-analysis identifies 44 TIA loci, 19 specific to transient ischemic attack
Genetic study identifies new targets for stroke and mini-strokes
This meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies across European, non-European, and multi-ancestry individuals identified 44 loci assoc…
A massive genetic study of over 1.9 million people has identified specific genes that may help doctors target the causes of strokes and TIA.
Implantable cardiac monitors detect 21.3% prevalence of atrial fibrillation in post-stroke patients
Different Monitoring Methods Show Varying Rates of Atrial Fibrillation
This meta-analysis of 91 studies for prevalence and 54 for predictors evaluates atrial fibrillation detection after stroke or transient isch…
Detecting atrial fibrillation after a stroke depends heavily on the monitoring method used, with some tools finding much higher rates than o…
Liraglutide reduces stroke recurrence from 18.1% to 5.8% in patients with high insulin resistance
Liraglutide reduces stroke risk for patients with insulin resistance
This post hoc analysis of a randomized controlled trial involved 510 patients with minor ischemic stroke or high-risk transient ischemic att…
A new analysis shows that the medication liraglutide significantly lowers stroke and vascular event risks for people with type 2 diabetes an…
Lower aspirin doses combined with clopidogrel may reduce ischemic events in high risk patients
Lower Aspirin Doses May Be Safer for Patients After Minor Strokes
Researchers analyzed data from a trial involving patients with transient ischemic attack and minor stroke receiving dual antiplatelet therap…
Doctors found that taking a lower dose of aspirin with clopidogrel may reduce the risk of serious heart and brain events.
Deep learning achieves expert-level accuracy in stroke imaging analysis, review finds
Deep learning helps doctors map arteries after a stroke
This systematic review finds that deep learning models achieve expert-level accuracy in automated segmentation of cerebrovascular imaging fo…
New computer models are reaching expert levels in identifying artery blockages to help doctors plan better care for stroke patients.
Dual antiplatelet therapy reduces stroke recurrence in patients with acute mild ischaemic stroke
Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Reduces Stroke Risk in Mild Cases
This meta-analysis evaluated dual antiplatelet therapy compared to monotherapy in patients with acute mild ischaemic stroke or TIA. The anal…
New data shows dual antiplatelet therapy can lower stroke recurrence for patients with mild ischemic strokes or TIA, despite higher bleeding…
Individual patient data meta-analysis links blood neurofilament light chain levels to ischemic stroke outcomes
High blood NfL levels predict worse outcomes after ischemic stroke
This individual patient data meta-analysis evaluated blood neurofilament light chain (NfL) levels in 2872 adult patients within 30 days afte…
A meta-analysis of 2,872 patients found that higher blood neurofilament light chain levels within days of an ischemic stroke predict greater…
Glomerular Hyperfiltration Linked to Higher Mortality in Stroke and TIA Patients
Stroke Survivors Overlooked Danger Doubles Death Risk
An individual patient data meta-analysis of 11,175 patients with stroke or TIA found that glomerular hyperfiltration (eGFR > age- and sex-ad…
• Kidney overwork sharply raises death risk after stroke • Helps stroke patients and their doctors monitor better • Not yet routine care nee…
Health and Wellness coaching for blood pressure control in minor stroke or TIA
Your Daily Habits Could Shield You From Another Stroke
This is a Phase III randomized controlled trial protocol for adults with minor stroke or transient ischaemic attack in New Zealand. The stud…
• Lifestyle coaching cuts blood pressure better than standard care.
Questions about Transient Ischemic Attack
Can I expect sex differences in my cardiovascular death risk after a TIA?
Yes, sex may influence cardiovascular death risk after TIA, but evidence is mixed; some studies show no significant difference, while others suggest women may have lower risk.
Full answer →Do men and women have different outcomes after a TIA with atrial fibrillation?
Research suggests men and women with TIA and atrial fibrillation may have similar risks of stroke recurrence, but men may face higher risk of cognitive impairment and major vascular events.
Full answer →Does having glomerular hyperfiltration mean I have higher mortality after a TIA?
Yes, having glomerular hyperfiltration is linked to a higher risk of death after a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA).
Full answer →All Transient Ischemic Attack Articles
- Dual antiplatelet therapy reduces major ischemic events in week 1 of minor stroke or TIA
- Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation improves aerobic capacity and systolic blood pressure in stroke and TIA patients
- Clopidogrel plus aspirin for 21 days provides favorable net clinical benefit in minor ischemic stroke
- GWAS meta-analysis identifies 44 TIA loci, 19 specific to transient ischemic attack
- Implantable cardiac monitors detect 21.3% prevalence of atrial fibrillation in post-stroke patients
- Liraglutide reduces stroke recurrence from 18.1% to 5.8% in patients with high insulin resistance
- Lower aspirin doses combined with clopidogrel may reduce ischemic events in high risk patients
- Deep learning achieves expert-level accuracy in stroke imaging analysis, review finds
- Dual antiplatelet therapy reduces stroke recurrence in patients with acute mild ischaemic stroke
- Individual patient data meta-analysis links blood neurofilament light chain levels to ischemic stroke outcomes
- Glomerular Hyperfiltration Linked to Higher Mortality in Stroke and TIA Patients
- Health and Wellness coaching for blood pressure control in minor stroke or TIA
- Sex differences in outcomes after stroke in NVAF with ASCVD: a post hoc analysis
- Exercise reduces blood pressure after stroke or TIA: systematic review and meta-analysis
- Asundexian added to antiplatelet therapy reduces recurrent stroke risk without increasing major bleeding in high-risk patients
- Lp-PLA2 activity does not significantly modify dual antiplatelet therapy efficacy in minor stroke/TIA with CYP2C19 loss-of-function alleles