New stroke guidelines include risk factors specifically for women
Stroke guidelines now include risks that are unique to women. The American Stroke Association, a division of the American ...
What new guidelines say to do to prevent a stroke
Hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. have a first stroke each year. Newly updated recommendations spell out methods ...
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First SNF to get AHA stroke rehab certification could be the spark to much more
A New Jersey skilled nursing facility has been deemed a leader in post-stroke care by becoming the first SNF in the country to earn a Skilled Nursing Facility Stroke Rehabilitation Certification.
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AHA Advisory Endorses Endovascular Thrombectomy for Large Core Ischemic Stroke
A new advisory from the American Heart Association strongly endorses endovascular treatment for patients with large core ...
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Clot-busting meds may be effective up to 24 hours after initial stroke symptoms
In a randomized clinical trial, giving the clot-busting medication alteplase up to 24 hours after stroke symptoms first appeared increased the odds of better recovery by 50% compared to those who ...