Clot-busting meds may be effective up to 24 hours after initial stroke symptoms
In a randomized clinical trial in China, giving the clot-busting medication alteplase up to 24 hours after stroke symptoms first appeared increased the odds of better recovery by 50% compared to those ...
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8 Causes for Pain Behind the Knee (And How to Treat It)
Behind-the-knee pain could be due to muscle strain or arthritis—or something far more serious. Orthopedic experts say these ...
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Clot-buster meds & mechanical retrieval equally reduce disability from some strokes
Mechanically retrieving a blood clot blocking a medium- or small-sized brain artery was no better at reducing disability 90 days after a stroke than standard care alone (including clot-busting ...
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No extra benefit from mechanical clot removal over medications in some strokes
Removing a clot blocking a medium- or small-sized artery in the brain mechanically is a safe treatment for a common type of stroke; however, it did not lessen disability more than best medical ...
Akura enrols first subject in pulmonary embolism trial of thrombectomy system
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Ask the Expert: Preventing Heart Disease Before It’s Too Late
Preventing heart disease starts with early detection rather than waiting for serious complications. Many people delay care ...
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New blood test may quickly identify stroke types
A new study suggests that a simple blood test could help doctors quickly determine whether a stroke is caused by bleeding or ...