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Neurology
Meta-analysis
Exercise reduces blood pressure after stroke or TIA: systematic review and meta-analysis
Exercise lowers blood pressure after stroke, review finds
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 25 studies found that aerobic exercise reduces systolic blood pressure by 3.79 mmHg and diastoli…
A review of 25 studies finds aerobic and combined exercise can significantly lower blood pressure in stroke survivors.
May 1, 2026
Neurology
RCT
Lp-PLA2 activity does not significantly modify dual antiplatelet therapy efficacy in minor stroke/TIA with CYP2C19 loss-of-function alleles
Blood enzyme levels don't change which stroke prevention drug works better, study finds
This subgroup analysis of the CHANCE-2 RCT examined 5919 patients with minor stroke/TIA and CYP2C19 loss-of-function alleles. Lp-PLA2 activi…
A simple blood test for inflammation doesn't predict which stroke prevention drug works best for patients with a specific genetic trait.
Apr 5, 2026