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Preventing Deep Venous Thrombosis After Stroke: Thigh-High vs. Below-Knee Stockings
- October 20, 2010
- Joel M. Gore, MD
- Cardiology
Thigh-high stockings were more effective than below-knee stockings, but neither provided more than a modest benefit.- Reviewing:
- The CLOTS. (Clots in Legs Or sTockings after Stroke) Trial Collaboration., Ann Intern Med 2010 Sep 20;: Kearon C and O'Donnell M., Ann Intern Med 2010 Sep 20;:
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Statins and Stroke Prevention: Is It All About the Cholesterol?
- March 3, 2010
- JoAnne M. Foody, MD
- Cardiology
In a meta-analysis of statin and nonstatin treatment trials, stroke reduction was proportional to the lipid-lowering effect of the intervention.- Reviewing:
- De Caterina R et al., J Am Coll Cardiol 2010 Jan 19; 55:198.
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Preventing Stroke Recurrence: Which Antiplatelet Strategy Is Best? Free
- August 27, 2008
- Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM
- Cardiology
In a randomized trial, aspirin plus extended-release dipyridamole showed similar efficacy compared with clopidogrel, although clopidogrel showed a very slight safety advantage.- Reviewing:
- Sacco RL et al. for the PRoFESS Study Group., N Engl J Med 2008 Aug 27;:
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Preventing Stroke Recurrence: How Best to Control Hypertension? Free
- August 27, 2008
- Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM
- Cardiology
In a randomized trial, use of an ARB to lower blood pressure in patients with recent stroke did not improve outcomes.- Reviewing:
- Yusuf S et al. for the PRoFESS Study Group., N Engl J Med 2008 Aug 27;:
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NSAIDs, Cyclooxygenase-2 Inhibitors, and the Risk for Stroke
- July 23, 2008
- Joel M. Gore, MD
- Cardiology
Findings from an observational study further demonstrate the hazards of rofecoxib and valdecoxib but provide reassurance about currently marketed agents.- Reviewing:
- Roumie CL et al., Stroke 2008 Jul; 39:2037.
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Cilostazol Shows Promise for Secondary Stroke Prevention
- May 28, 2008
- Beat J. Meyer, MD
- Cardiology
In a phase II study cilostazol compared favorably with aspirin.- Reviewing:
- Huang Y et al. for the CASISP cooperation investigators., Lancet Neurol 2008 Jun; 7:494. Hankey GJ., Lancet Neurol 2008 Jun; 7:469. Thijs V et al., Eur Heart J 2008 May; 29:1086.
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Use of an Internet-Based Tool to Improve Hospital Care of Stroke Patients
- March 12, 2008
- Joel M. Gore, MD
- Cardiology
“Get With The Guidelines–Stroke,” a quality-improvement initiative at 99 U.S. hospitals, produced impressive results in 1 year.- Reviewing:
- LaBresh KA et al., Arch Intern Med 2008 Feb 25; 168:411.
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Patent Foramen Ovale Is Associated with Cryptogenic Stroke, Even in Older Patients
- December 12, 2007
- Howard C. Herrmann, MD
- Cardiology
As in younger patients, a conduit for paradoxical embolism is more likely to be present when the cause of stroke is unknown.- Reviewing:
- Handke M et al., N Engl J Med 2007 Nov 29; 357:2262.
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Enoxaparin for Prevention of Thromboembolism After Stroke
- May 16, 2007
- Beat J. Meyer, MD
- Cardiology
In an international trial, enoxaparin was more effective than unfractionated heparin.- Reviewing:
- Sherman DG et al for the PREVAIL Investigators., Lancet 2007 Apr 21; 369:1347-55. O’Donnell M and Kearon C., Lancet 2007 Apr 28; 369:1413-5.
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Predicting Early Stroke After TIA
- February 21, 2007
- Beat J. Meyer, MD
- Cardiology
A refined scoring tool makes it as easy as A–B–C–D–D.- Reviewing:
- Johnston SC et al., Lancet 2007 Jan 27; 369:283-92. Kernan WN., Lancet 2007 Jan 27; 369:251-2.
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Intravenous Alteplase Is Safe for Acute Ischemic Stroke
- February 21, 2007
- Beat J. Meyer, MD
- Cardiology
Findings from a mammoth observational study justify wider use of fibrinolysis.- Reviewing:
- Wahlgren N et al., Lancet 2007 Jan 27; 369:275-82. Albers GW and Olivot J-M., Lancet 2007 Jan 27; 369:249-50.
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50 Years of Data on Stroke
- January 17, 2007
- JoAnne M. Foody, MD
- Cardiology
Stroke incidence has been declining, but not all the news is good.- Reviewing:
- Carandang R et al., JAMA 2006 Dec 27; 296:2939-46.
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Lifetime Risk for Stroke Free
- December 27, 2006
- Joel M. Gore, MD
- Cardiology
It’s at least as high as the lifetime risk for Alzheimer disease, according to Framingham Heart Study data.- Reviewing:
- Seshadri S et al., Stroke 2006 Feb; 37:345-50.
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Statins After Recent Stroke or TIA
- August 30, 2006
- Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM
- Cardiology
High-dose atorvastatin benefited patients with recent stroke or TIA and baseline LDL levels of 100 to 190 mg/dL.- Reviewing:
- The Stroke Prevention by Aggressive Reduction in Cholesterol Levels (SPARCL) Investigators., N Engl J Med 2006 Aug 10; 355:549-59.
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Aspirin plus Dipyridamole for Secondary Stroke Prevention?
- June 22, 2006
- Beat J. Meyer, MD
- Cardiology
The ESPRIT trial resolves a long-standing question.- Reviewing:
- The ESPRIT Study Group., Lancet 2006 May 20; 367:1665-73. Norrving B., Lancet 2006 May 20; 367:1638-9.
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Lifetime Risk for Stroke
- March 2, 2006
- Joel M. Gore, MD
- Cardiology
It’s at least as high as the lifetime risk for Alzheimer disease, according to Framingham Heart Study data.- Reviewing:
- Seshadri S et al., Stroke 2006 Feb; 37:345-50.
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Fruits and Veggies for Stroke Prevention?
- February 23, 2006
- JoAnne M. Foody, MD
- Cardiology
A meta-analysis of observational studies showed a significant reduction in risk for stroke associated with consumption of >5 daily servings of fruits and vegetables.- Reviewing:
- He FJ et al., Lancet 2006 Jan 28; 367:320-6. Steffen LM., Lancet 2006 Jan 28; 367:278-9.
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Mitral Annular Calcification and Stroke
- January 19, 2006
- Joel M. Gore, MD
- Cardiology
The more diagnostic imaging we do, the more aware we become of less well-known stroke risk factors.- Reviewing:
- Kizer JR et al., Stroke 2005 Dec; 36:2533-7. Barnett HJM., Stroke 2005 Dec; 36:2523-5.
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Blood Pressure in Acute Stroke: How Low Is Too Low?
- December 16, 2005
- Allan S. Brett, MD
- Cardiology
In this study, BPs below about 155/70 mm Hg were associated with increased mortality in patients presenting with acute ischemic stroke.- Reviewing:
- Stead LG et al., Neurology 2005 Oct 25; 65:1179-83.
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Trends in Post-AFib Ischemic Stroke
- December 2, 2005
- Joel M. Gore, MD
- Cardiology
Researchers found a decline in ischemic stroke incidence after diagnosis of atrial fibrillation, but what about mortality?- Reviewing:
- Miyasaka Y et al., Stroke 2005 Nov; 36:2362-6.
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