Contemporary estrogen-progestin contraceptives are associated with an increased risk for ischemic stroke and myocardial infarction.

Dental flossing is associated with a lower risk for ischemic and cardioembolic stroke and atrial fibrillation.

A study has found that patients with ischemic stroke and COVID-19, compared with patients without COVID-19, experience worse recovery outcomes.

Heavy smoking was associated with a significantly increased risk for cryptogenic ischemic stroke within a large cohort of younger adults from across Europe, data show. “Smoking is a well-documented ...

Among stroke survivors, the risk of developing dementia after stroke is significantly high, highlighting the need for targeted prevention strategies.

Liraglutide, a GLP-1 significantly lowers the rate of recurrent stroke in patients with diabetes, with no apparent increase ...

Transplantation of neural stem cells improved neurologic and motor function for adults with chronic ischemic stroke at 12 ...

Portable point-of-care blood tests, done by EMS before hospital arrival, need validation but could guide treatment and ...

Despite upstream recanalization in acute ischemic stroke, it is now increasingly recognized that blood flow may fail to reach downstream tissue ...

Clinical practice guidelines on the use of antiplatelet therapy should aim to be more consistent in how they prioritize ischemic and bleeding risks across patient groups, argue the authors of a new ...

Propranolol May Reduce Ischemic Stroke Risk in Women With Migraines Jan. 30, 2025 — Propranolol, a beta blocker medication used for treating high blood pressure and preventing migraines ...