Stroke

 
Stroke Risk Mitigated by Low Levels of Exercise: Daily Dose
March 21, 2024

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Plastic Debris in Carotid Plaque Linked to CV Events: Daily Dose
March 14, 2024

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Risk of Stroke Mitigated by Even Low Levels of Physical Activity
March 12, 2024

Even activity levels considered "insufficient" by guideline standards were found protective against stroke in this new systematic review and meta-analysis.

Weak in the Legs and Lips: Seen in the ED
March 08, 2024

A man in his eighties presents to the ED after 1 week of persistent bilateral leg weakness and dysgeusia that has not worsened. What's your Dx?

Migraine, Persistent VMS Tied to Higher Risk of CVD, Stroke: Daily Dose
March 08, 2024

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Plastic Debris Detected in Carotid Plaque Linked to Higher Risk for MI, Stroke, Death
March 07, 2024

Patients who had microplastics and nanoplastics in their carotid plaque were at more than a fourfold risk for MI, stroke, or death compared to those who did not, according to a new study.

Cannabis Use Associated with Higher Risk of MI, Stroke: Daily Dose
March 05, 2024

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Migraine and Persistent Vasomotor Symptoms Linked to Higher Risk of CVD, Stroke in Analysis of CARDIA Study
March 01, 2024

Women with migraine and persistent VMS faced double the risk of CVD and triple the risk of stroke, reported researchers.

Marijuana Use Linked to Higher Risk of Myocardial Infarction, Stroke in New Study
February 29, 2024

The risk for cardiovascular outcomes increased with more frequent reported cannabis use per month, according to results from a large national study.

Functional Deficits Poststroke Found More Pronounced in Study Group with Lower Mean Oxygen Saturation During Sleep
February 26, 2024

At 3 months following ischemic stroke, lower mean oxygen saturation but not apnea-hypopnea index was associated with functional deficits, according to a French research team.