Search results for "Stroke"
AHA statement addresses management of systemic stroke complications
Fever, pneumonia, oral health problems, urinary tract infection, venous thromboembolism, breathing disorders, and gastrointestinal and renal issues were among the complications covered by new advice from the American Heart Association (AHA).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2024/12/11/aha-statement-addresses-management-of-systemic-stroke-complications.htm
11 Dec 2024
CT perfusion imaging not often available at hospitals treating acute ischemic stroke
In findings from a Texas Medicare cohort validated with national data, 3% of patients with acute ischemic stroke were evaluated with CT perfusion, and most cases were evaluated at hospitals that did not offer this test.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2021/03/31/4.htm
31 Mar 2021
As-needed blood pressure medication associated with acute kidney injury
Hypertensive patients who received as-needed blood pressure drugs, particularly IV ones, during a medical hospitalization had higher rates of acute kidney injury than those who didn't get as-needed meds, a retrospective Veterans Affairs study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2024/12/11/as-needed-blood-pressure-medication-associated-with-acute-kidney-injury.htm
11 Dec 2024
Early anticoagulation appears safe after acute ischemic stroke in patients with afib
The AREST trial, which ended early due to changes in national guidelines, found statistically similar but numerically lower rates of the primary study outcome (fatal stroke, recurrent ischemic stroke, or transient ischemic attack) in those who received anticoagulation early with apixaban versus later with warfarin.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2021/03/03/5.htm
3 Mar 2021
February 16, 2022
ACP Hospitalist provides hospital-based physicians with news and information about the practice of hospital medicine.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/02/16/
U.S. study finds gaps in access to mechanical thrombectomy for ischemic stroke
An analysis spanning 11 U.S. states found that 16% of patients with ischemic stroke from 2016 through 2018 were treated by EDs and hospitals that neither performed mechanical thrombectomy nor transferred patients to receive it.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2021/05/19/4.htm
19 May 2021
Early anticoagulation noninferior to delayed after ischemic stroke in patients with afib
No difference in a composite outcome of recurrent ischemic stroke, symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage, unclassifiable stroke, or systemic embolism was seen between patients with atrial fibrillation who received anticoagulation four or fewer days after an ischemic stroke and those who received it between seven and 14 days after, a British trial found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2024/10/30/early-anticoagulation-noninferior-to-delayed-after-ischemic-stroke-in-patients-with-afib.htm
30 Oct 2024
Combination therapy versus aspirin alone associated with fewer ischemic events, higher hemorrhage risk after minor stroke or TIA
Aspirin plus clopidogrel reduces risk for recurrent ischemic stroke immediately after a high-risk transient ischemic attack (TIA) or noncardioembolic ischemic stroke but should be used only for the first three weeks, an accompanying editorial said.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2018/05/23/4.htm
23 May 2018
December 11, 2024
ACP Hospitalist provides hospital-based physicians with news and information about the practice of hospital medicine.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2024/12/11/
Focused guideline update addresses endovascular treatment for early management of acute ischemic stroke
A new guideline update from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association describes when to use endovascular therapy for stroke.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2015/07/08/2.htm
8 Jul 2015