Showing posts with label Ischemic Stroke. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ischemic Stroke. Show all posts
Saturday, June 4, 2011

When are stroke patients more likely to receive clot busting drugs?

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by Todd Neale, MedPage Today Staff Writer Patients suffering an acute ischemic stroke are about 20% more likely to receive clot-busting the...
Friday, April 15, 2011

Internet Stroke Center at UT Southwestern Medical Center

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types of stroke stroke symptoms professional stroke conferences guidelin...
Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Lipitor Tied To Diabetes Risk, More Evidence Shows

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People on a high-dose regimen of the cholesterol drug Lipitor may have a slightly increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes -- particula...
Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Post-Stroke Depression Threatens Independence

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The researchers examined data on 367 survivors of ischemic stroke, the type of stroke caused by a blood clot . The patients had an average ...
Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Sleep deprivation 'can cause strokes' | News | Nursing Times

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Stroke or heart disease susceptibility is dependant on how much you sleep you get, a new study has suggested. A Warwick Medical School s...
Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Simple tests can tell who can drive after stroke, study finds - USATODAY.com

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"A quick and objective screening in the doctor's office can help them to make more accurate decisions," said review author Ha...
Friday, February 4, 2011

Carotid Artery Stenosis, American Heart Association

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What is carotid artery stenosis or carotid artery disease? Carotid artery stenosis is the narrowing of the carotid arteries. These are ...

Patients With Blocked Carotid Arteries May Not Need Stroke Screening | National Nursing News

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Patients with blocked neck arteries need screening for stroke risk only if they have other risk factors, according to new guidelines from t...