Stroke Archives - Endocrinology Advisor

Effect of HbA_1c on Stroke Risk Among Patients With Diabetes and Atrial Fibrillation

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

May 4, 2022

A team of investigators sought to identify the effect of glycemic control on risk for stroke among patients with atrial fibrillation.

Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders

Anticoagulants in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients Treated With Intravenous Alteplase

By

Ron Goldberg

March 25, 2022

Investigators evaluated the safety and functional outcomes of IV alteplase in patients who have had an acute ischemic stroke and are taking NOACs.

Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders

Hypertriglyceridemia Linked to Vascular Risk After Stroke

March 25, 2022

For patients with stroke of atherothrombotic origin, hypertriglyceridemia is associated with residual vascular risk.

Thyroid

Higher Burden of Comorbidities in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation and Thyroid Disease

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

March 21, 2022

A team of investigators sought to determine the prevalence of thyroid disorders in patients with atrial fibrillation.

Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders

Endovascular Therapy Beneficial for Patients With Large Cerebral Infarctions

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

March 3, 2022

In a Japanese trial, researchers assessed the effect of endovascular therapy with medical care compared with medical care alone among patients with acute ischemic stroke and large infarctions.

Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders

More Intensive LDL-C Lowering May Reduce Recurrent Stroke Risk

March 1, 2022

Among patients with a history of ischemic stroke, more intensive LDL-C-lowering statin-based therapies are associated with a decreased risk for recurrent stroke.

Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders

Time to Benefit Estimated for Intensive Blood Pressure Control to Prevent Stroke

February 10, 2022

About 1.7 years of more intensive hypertensive treatment would be needed to prevent one stroke per 200 older adults.

Diabetes

Insulin Use Linked to Risk for MACE Among Individuals With Stable Diabetes and Acute Coronary Syndrome

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

September 17, 2021

Investigators evaluated data from BETonMACE to assess a relationship between the use of insulin and risk of MACE in patients with diabetes and acute coronary syndrome.

Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders

AHA Presidential Statement: The Link Between Opioid Use, CVD, and Stroke

By

Inga Back, MPH

August 31, 2021

The AHA has issued a Presidential Advisory Statement outlining considerations for addressing the effects of opioids on cardiovascular and neurovascular health.

Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders

Does Systematic AF ECG Monitoring Increase Anticoagulant Initiation After Stroke?

By

Brandon May

August 12, 2021

The addition of systematic ECG monitoring to usual diagnostic care may improve the detection of atrial fibrillation in patients hospitalized with acute ischemic stroke or TIA.