Stroke

Eight Contributing Factors to Increasing Heart Disease Incidence in Some Global Regions

Jordana JampelStroke | November 26, 2024

The rise in these regions is despite the overall global decline in incidences.

Assessing the Risk of MI, Stroke, Thromboembolic Events in Patients With UC Treated With Tofacitinib, Biologics

Rob DillardACG 2024 | October 30, 2024

Patients with ulcerative colitis taking tofacitinib or biologics do not have an increased risk of MI or stroke.

2024 Updated Stroke Guideline for Primary Care Clinicians

Jordana JampelStroke | October 25, 2024

For the first time in a decade, the American Stroke Association has released a new guideline for primary stroke prevention.

Recovering Stroke Patients Endure Long-Term Depression Driven by Many Factors

Rob DillardStroke | December 16, 2024

Recovering stroke patients often endure months or even years of depression driven by factors such as cognitive difficulties.

Older Stroke Survivors May Receive Too Many Prescription Benzodiazepine Pills to Treat Anxiety, Sleep Problems

Rob DillardStroke | October 17, 2024

Despite a downward trend, there remains a high rate of first-time prescriptions of benzodiazepines in older adults.

COVID-19 Infection May Increase the Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke Up to Three Years Later

Rob DillardCOVID-19 | October 9, 2024

COVID-19 infection may increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and all-cause mortality up to three years post-infection.

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