[Secondary stroke prevention after TIA or ischemic stroke].
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DOI: 10.1007/s00059-021-05035-0
Abstract: Stroke is one of the main causes of mortality and permanent disability. Secondary prevention of stroke recurrence therefore has a high priority. Secondary prevention of ischemic stroke includes optimization of the lifestyle and diet, treatment of… read more here.
Keywords: ischemic stroke; secondary prevention; stroke prevention; prevention ... See more keywords
PFO closure for secondary stroke prevention: is the discussion closed?
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DOI: 10.1007/s11239-018-1633-2
Abstract: Three previous reports of PFO closure for secondary stroke prevention failed to find any significant benefit. Recently however, three conflicting reports were published suggesting a benefit in select patients. Although we are enthusiastic for PFO… read more here.
Keywords: closure; pfo closure; stroke prevention; closure secondary ... See more keywords
Non-vitamin-K oral anticoagulants (NOACs) for the prevention of secondary stroke
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DOI: 10.1080/14656566.2018.1515913
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction: In patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), oral anticoagulation with vitamin K antagonists (VKA) (warfarin, phenprocoumon) is effective both for primary and secondary stroke prevention with a 60–70% relative reduction in stroke risk compared… read more here.
Keywords: vitamin oral; non vitamin; oral anticoagulants; prevention ... See more keywords
Prolonged Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring and Secondary Stroke Prevention in Patients With Cryptogenic Cerebral Ischemia.
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DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.119.025169
Abstract: Background and Purpose- Although prolonged cardiac rhythm monitoring (PCM) can reveal a substantial proportion of ischemic stroke (IS) patients with atrial fibrillation not detected by conventional short-term monitoring, current guidelines indicate an uncertain clinical benefit… read more here.
Keywords: monitoring; secondary stroke; stroke prevention; pcm ... See more keywords
Cilostazol for Secondary Stroke Prevention
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DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.121.035002
Abstract: Cilostazol is a PDE3 (phosphodiesterase III) inhibitor with a long track record of safety that is Food and Drug Administration and European Medicines Agency approved for the treatment of claudication in patients with peripheral arterial… read more here.
Keywords: stroke; cilostazol; stroke prevention; secondary stroke ... See more keywords
Problem in the Recent American Heart Association Guideline on Secondary Stroke Prevention: B Vitamins to Lower Homocysteine Do Prevent Stroke
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DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.122.038640
Abstract: In this article, we discuss a problem in the most recent American Heart Association guideline on secondary stroke prevention that apparently arose from the rules of evidence imposed on the guideline panel. We are told… read more here.
Keywords: prevention; guideline; secondary stroke; prevent stroke ... See more keywords
Canadian stroke best practice consensus statement: Secondary stroke prevention during pregnancy
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DOI: 10.1177/1747493017743801
Abstract: The Canadian Stroke Best Practice Consensus Statement: Secondary Stroke Prevention during Pregnancy, is the first of a two-part series devoted to stroke in pregnancy. This document focuses on unique aspects of secondary stroke prevention in… read more here.
Keywords: consensus; management; stroke prevention; secondary stroke ... See more keywords
Hydroxyurea for secondary stroke prevention in children with sickle cell anemia in Nigeria: a randomized controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1182/blood.2022016620
Abstract: Key Points • Both low and moderate doses of hydroxyurea are efficacious for secondary stroke prevention in low-resource settings.• The median time between the initial stroke and death was less than a year, 0.8 years… read more here.
Keywords: secondary stroke; prevention children; hydroxyurea secondary; stroke prevention ... See more keywords
Left Atrial Appendage Closure for Primary and Secondary Stroke Prevention in Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Atrial Fibrillation: A Pilot Study
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DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2021.719755
Abstract: Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) for primary and secondary stroke prevention in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and atrial fibrillation (AF). Methods: This… read more here.
Keywords: group; study; primary secondary; stroke prevention ... See more keywords