Stroke
From the Journals
A call to revamp revascularization trial endpoints
Coronary revascularization trials should focus more on quality of life than traditional composite outcomes, two trial investigators say.
Conference Coverage
Stroke scale cutoff might not be ideal guide for ordering CTA and detecting large vessel occlusions
If the goal is not to miss any LVOs, there is no NIHSS score below which these do not occur.
From the Journals
LAA closure outcomes improve with CCTA: Swiss-Apero subanalysis
A trial of left atrial appendage closure reported better outcomes with preprocedure CT than transesophageal echocardiography alone.
Conference Coverage
Statins tied to lower stroke risk in atrial fibrillation
Initiation of statins soon after diagnosis of AFib is associated with lower risk of ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes; longer-term use is tied to...
Guidelines
AHA backs screening for cognitive impairment after stroke
Cognitive impairment is common after a stroke; screening may help detect it early and allow appropriate multidisciplinary care, AHA says.
From the Journals
‘Bony’ stroke: Bone defects can cause recurrent stroke
“Due to the possibly high risk of stroke recurrence and potentially causative treatment options, bony strokes seem to be highly relevant for...
Conference Coverage
Napping and AFib risk: The long and the short of it
Both long and short daily naps were linked to atrial fibrillation risk, but in different ways.
Conference Coverage
Cardiovascular disease deaths rise on and after high-pollution days
High levels of air pollution were linked to higher risk of death from MI and stroke in a Polish population.
From the Journals
Antiphospholipid antibodies linked to future CV events
The study raises the possibility of one day treating the immune system in some individuals for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular...
News
Disordered sleep tied to a marked increase in stroke risk
“Sleep disturbance may also have a bi-directional relationship with many stroke risk factors; for example, sleep disturbance may be a symptom of...
Guidelines
New update on left atrial appendage closure recommendations
A new consensus statement on transcatheter left atrial appendage closure tightens standards for patient selection as well as operator experience...