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Case Against Perioperative Beta-Blockers Grows Stronger

Excess postoperative strokes, and accompanying racial disparities, tied to any beta-blocker use

Oct 20, 2024
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Stroke Survivors Still Prescribed a 'Concerning' Amount of Benzos

Red flag in nationwide data despite improvement since 2013

Oct 17, 2024
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Post-Stroke Fever Prevention Still Lacking in Clinical Benefit

Temperature management device did result in less fever in the INTREPID trial

Sep 25, 2024
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Sexual and Gender Minorities More Likely to Have Adverse Brain Outcomes

Some LGBTQ+ groups have higher likelihood of dementia

Sep 25, 2024
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TESLA Trial: Does Timing Make or Break Thrombectomy for Large-Core Strokes?

Trial results deemed "neutral" for endovascular therapy in contrast with other recent studies

Sep 23, 2024
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Are Regulators the Root of the Problem of Serious Device Recalls?

Study lays out common gaps in evidence both before and after approval

Sep 16, 2024
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Cautious Optimism for Surgical LAA Closure for People Without Afib

Meta-analysis suggested lower stroke risk, but more definitive trial is not expected until 2032

Sep 12, 2024
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Oral Anticoagulation and TAVR Together: A Recipe for Trouble

Continued OAC failed to meet noninferiority in POPular PAUSE TAVI

Sep 03, 2024
ESC over a photo of ExCeL London conference and exhibition center.
Afib Ablation Delivers in First Sham-Controlled Study

More conclusive evidence for benefits on Afib burden, QoL

Sep 02, 2024
ESC over a photo of ExCeL London conference and exhibition center.
Stopping Beta-Blockers Did Not Go as Planned for Long-Time Users

No benefit to beta-blocker interruption among MI survivors using them for secondary prevention

Aug 30, 2024
ESC over a photo of ExCeL London conference and exhibition center.
One in Four Brain Injury Patients Who Appear Unresponsive Respond Covertly

Functional MRI and EEG detect awareness in coma or vegetative states

Aug 14, 2024
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EVT on Large Core Strokes: Sobering Results for the Oldest Old

Successful reperfusion associated with good functional outcomes regardless of age

Aug 12, 2024
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Clues for Smarter Rhythm Monitoring After Cardiac Surgery?

Predictors of POAF burden, late-occurring POAF identified in prospective study

Aug 08, 2024
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