Search results for "Stroke"
Medication better than brain stent for stroke prevention
Medical therapy outperformed stenting for secondary prevention of stroke in patients with intracranial arterial stenosis, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/09/13/4.htm
13 Sep 2011
MKSAP Quiz: gradual onset and progression of memory loss
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate gradual memory loss in an 81-year-old man.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/09/13/3.htm
13 Sep 2011
Statins after stroke not associated with intracerebral hemorrhage
Taking statins following an ischemic stroke was not associated with an increased risk of intracerebral hemorrhage, researchers found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/09/20/2.htm
20 Sep 2011
Outpatient stroke prevention clinics may be as effective as organized inpatient care
Outpatient stroke prevention clinics may be as effective as organized inpatient care in patients who have had an ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/09/27/7.htm
27 Sep 2011
Mortality higher after two days off from dialysis
Longer intervals between hemodialysis sessions are associated with higher mortality and hospital admissions, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/09/27/1.htm
27 Sep 2011
Managing the elderly with cardiovascular disease
As patients are living longer, they're seeking more care for their cardiovascular diseases, as well as the accompanying comorbities such as diabetes. Effective therapy works in the older population, say the experts.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/10/CVD.htm
1 Oct 2011
New drugs approved for acute coronary syndromes, HIV
Recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/10/fda.htm
1 Oct 2011
Isolated diastolic hypotension a risk factor for heart failure
Isolated diastolic hypotension is an independent risk factor for heart failure similar in magnitude to isolated systolic hypertension, researchers reported.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/10/04/7.htm
4 Oct 2011
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
Statins not associated with intracerebral hemorrhage, meta-analysis indicates
A recent meta-analysis found no evidence of an association between statins and intracerebral hemorrhage.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/10/25/1.htm
25 Oct 2011