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This study reveals that female stroke patients are less frequently screened for large vessel occlusion (LVO) yet have a higher LVO prevalence and comparable thrombectomy use to males, with better long-term outcomes post-thrombectomy.
Cerebral small vessel disease (SVD) significantly contributes to functional decline independently of bleeding or ischemic events during antithrombotic therapy, underscoring the need for targeted management strategies to address SVD burden i
In a nationwide Medicare cohort, chronic wildfire smoke PM2.5 exposure was associated with a modest but significant increase in incident stroke, with stronger effects over longer exposure windows.
A long-term stroke study found that cognition improves most within 6 months, with memory and language recovering better than executive function. Early cognitive impairment was the strongest predictor of outcomes years later.
A retrospective cohort study reveals that stroke-related disability or mortality after ED discharge for dizziness is rare (0.04% incidence), with most lesions occurring in the anterior fossa. Findings underscore the need for targeted risk s
Endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) significantly improves 90-day functional outcomes in acute anterior cerebral artery occlusion stroke compared to standard medical management, without increasing hemorrhage or mortality risks, per the ORIENTAL
High admission levels of NLR, PLR, MLR, and SII are independently associated with poor functional outcomes and mortality in acute cerebral venous thrombosis, offering a low-cost tool for early risk stratification.
This feasibility RCT demonstrates that contingent fMRI neurofeedback targeting the left supramarginal gyrus can improve reading comprehension in stroke survivors with aphasia, outperforming both healthy controls and non-contingent neurofeed
The PINGS trial demonstrates that a 12-month nurse-led mobile health intervention significantly improves blood pressure control among Ghanaian stroke survivors, with 67% achieving target BP versus 43% in usual care. This pragmatic approach
This review analyzes the ICSM Phase III study, highlighting how a structured empowerment program and standardized protocols in EMS significantly reduced prehospital delays and tripled alteplase administration rates for acute ischemic stroke
This translational study demonstrates that the FKBP5 protein, a regulator of the stress response, significantly influences stroke outcomes. Lower FKBP5 levels correlate with smaller brain lesions in mice, while high-expression genetic varia
This article synthesizes evidence from a large-scale individual participant data meta-analysis, demonstrating that early perihematomal edema growth (at 24 and 72 hours) is an independent predictor of death and disability after intracerebral
Recent data from the ARIC study and emerging expert consensus are redefining primary aldosteronism. Rather than a rare, all-or-nothing condition, it is now viewed as a broad spectrum where even subclinical elevations significantly increase
This article examines a Phase 2a trial investigating eslicarbazepine acetate for preventing post-stroke epilepsy. While the primary endpoint was not met due to recruitment challenges, the study provides a critical framework for future antie
A major AHA scientific statement forecasts a significant increase in cardiovascular disease and risk factors among U.S. women by 2050. It highlights rising rates of obesity and hypertension while emphasizing the urgent need for targeted int
The EMPHASIS trial reveals that oral minocycline initiated within 72 hours of an acute ischaemic stroke significantly enhances functional independence at 90 days. This multicentre study provides robust evidence for a well-tolerated, accessi
This population-based cohort study highlights how cumulative psychosocial stress across the life course significantly escalates the risk of neurovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, identifying depression as a critical target for interv
A post-hoc analysis of 1,040 LVO stroke patients reveals that the prognostic value of specific brain regions varies significantly between early (0-6h) and extended (6-24h) time windows, identifying the insula, caudate, and M6 as early-windo
The TenCRAOS trial demonstrated that intravenous tenecteplase administered within 4.5 hours of acute central retinal artery occlusion does not improve vision recovery compared to aspirin and carries significant safety risks, including fatal
A secondary analysis of the PRESTIGE-AF trial reveals that specific MRI markers, including cortical superficial siderosis and macrohemorrhages, are more potent predictors of recurrent intracerebral hemorrhage than hematoma location alone, o
