To prevent stroke in women, start young
Main Point: Stroke risk in women begins in young adulthood, according to a guideline synopsis. Published in: Annals of Internal
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Eating more fruits, vegetables may cut stroke risk worldwide
Main Point: Eating more fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of stroke worldwide, according to a new analysis of
Read moreOnly about half of strokes may be attributable to known causative risk factors
Main Points: A large proportion of strokes may not be attributable to known causative risk factors, according to a study
Read moreSpecialized Ambulance Improves Treatment Time For Stroke
Main Points: Using an ambulance that included a computed tomography (CT) scanner, point-of-care laboratory, telemedicine connection and a specialized prehospital
Read moreStudy Examines Patient Preferences For Emergency Treatment of Stroke
Main Points: The majority of adults surveyed indicated they would want administration of clot-dissolving medications if incapacitated by a stroke,
Read moreQuality Improvement Program Helps Lower Risk of Bleeding, Death Following Stroke
Main Points: In a study that included more than 71,000 stroke patients, implementation of a quality initiative was associated with
Read moreInsomnia may significantly increase stroke risk
Main Points: Insomnia may significantly increase your risk of stroke and subsequent stroke hospitalizations. The risk was highest — up
Read moreStroke patients should receive customized palliative care
Main Points: People recovering from serious strokes should be given access to palliative care. Palliative care—which focuses on minimizing suffering
Read moreConsistent blood pressure control may cut rate of second stroke in half
Main Points: Stroke survivors who consistently control their blood pressure may reduce the likelihood of a second stroke by more
Read moreOlder, active, confident stroke caregivers are happiest
Main Points: Stroke caregivers were happier when they continued to enjoy their own hobbies and interests. Caregivers were less happy
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