HbA1c May Predict Outcome in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Admitted for Acute Stroke
A team of investigators sought to identify the impact of hyperglycemia on the severity of and outcomes associated with stroke in patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Demographic Disparities in Proximity to Stroke Care Identified
Disparities greater in nonurban areas; in both urban and rural areas, tracts with more uninsured people and a larger proportion of American Indians were farther from stroke centers
Cause of First Stroke Guides Prevention of Second Stroke
Recommendations include diagnostic workup to define stroke etiology to reduce risk for recurrent stroke
ACC: Occlusion of Left Atrial Appendage Prevents Stroke in A-Fib
Risk for stroke or systemic embolism reduced with versus without concomitant occlusion during an otherwise indicated cardiac surgery
Kidney Impairment Influences Safety, Efficacy of Anticoagulants for AFib
Investigators found an incremental increase in risks from oral anticoagulants as kidney function decreased, highlighting the need for more research to better understand bleeding risk and net benefit of treatment in the CKD population.
Longitudinal Study Tracks High Blood Pressure, Stroke Risk
Stroke incidence higher for Black than White individuals; stage 2 hypertension tied to substantially higher stroke risk compared with normal BP
ASA: Delays in Hospital Care After Arrival Worsen Stroke Outcomes
Continuous quality improvement should minimize delays in door-to-puncture and door-to-reperfusion time
Kidney Stones Found to Increase Stroke Risk
Kidney stones were associated with different degrees of risk for ischemic than hemorrhagic stroke, according to a recent meta-analysis.
Comparable Efficacy of Rivaroxaban Plus Aspirin Regimen Across BMI, Body Weight Categories
Rivaroxaban plus aspirin regimen for chronic atherosclerotic vascular disease may not require adjustment based on BMI or weight.
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