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Age Drives Stroke Risk in Atrial Fibrillation
Among patients with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation age 66-74 years without other CHA2DS2-VASc risk factors for thromboembolism, the older they are in this age range, the more likely they are to experience a stroke. -
Neurology Consult Delays Can Become Issue in Claims
If a stroke patient alleges failure to administer tissue plasminogen activator, whether a timely neurology consult was obtained likely will be a central issue in the litigation. Here are some issues that can arise during litigation. -
Intracranial Plaque Rupture and Stroke
An MRI study of cerebral circulation in patients with embolic stroke of undetermined etiology showed evidence of atherosclerotic plaque in most patients.
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Employing Technology and Exergames to Improve Balance Post-Stroke
This small pilot study reveals potential for exergames (activity-based video games) to be used as a telemedicine rehabilitation intervention in improving balance and function in patients six to eight weeks post-stroke.
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Plant-Based Diet Could Cut Stroke Risk
Eating a diet rich in beans, vegetables, and whole grains was beneficial in a long-term study.
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Intracranial Plaque Rupture and Stroke
An MRI study of cerebral circulation in patients with embolic stroke of undetermined etiology showed evidence of atherosclerotic plaque in most patients, supporting the theory that unstable intracranial artery plaques play an etiologic role in embolic stroke.
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Even Moderate COVID-19 Cases Can Cause Serious Neurological Problems
Strokes, seizures, and movement disorders just a few complications observed.
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Artificial Intelligence Coming to EDs to Improve Stroke Diagnosis
Strokes, especially posterior circulation events, are associated with significant diagnostic error in the ED. Machine learning models can be designed to capture subtle signs and assist providers in catching cases that might otherwise go undetected.
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Stroke Care Not Significantly Delayed Despite Crowding
Findings provided some assurance EDs can address time-critical illnesses even when crowded, at least when it comes to stroke care. Additional study is needed regarding patients presenting with time-sensitive illnesses, but more vague complaints.
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Data: Cardiovascular Disease, Other Problems Go Unchecked During COVID-19 Pandemic
The use of telemedicine surged from almost nothing to 35% between April and June 2020, but the number of in-person primary care consultations dropped by more than 21% when compared with the volume of such encounters during the second quarter from previous years.