The American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association has issued an update to current guidelines for the treatment of stroke, which provides comprehensive recommendations for preventing ...

The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association recently published updated guidelines for the prevention of stroke. Some of the key updates include the utilization of GLP-1 medications ...

February 17, 2010 — Although previous studies have shown that elderly ischemic stroke patients fail to receive guideline-recommended therapies, new research indicates that such age-related treatment ...

Patients suffering from a stroke are more likely to have improved outcomes and fewer complications when hospitals use standardized guidelines for stroke care during a patient’s admission and discharge ...

MONDAY, Nov. 25, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Women, especially those who had high blood pressure during pregnancy or entered ...

Previously, the guidelines said the drug must be delivered within three hours of the onset of symptoms. The drug, called tissue plasminogen activator, or tPA, breaks down blood clots in the brain, and ...

SALT LAKE CITY — As many as 80% of the more than half-million strokes in the U.S. each year could be preventable, according to the American Stroke Association's new clinical guideline that calls for a ...

More than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke each year, which is a leading cause of serious long-term disability. Many of the leading risk factors for stroke are modifiable, making prevention ...

(CNN) — More than 600,000 people in the US will have their first stroke this year. The American Stroke Association wants to arm doctors and patients with the knowledge to help lower that number. For ...

Share on Pinterest PIKSEL / Getty ImagesNew guidelines for stroke prevention from the American Stroke Association emphasize the benefits of GLP-1 drugs, a balanced diet, regular physical activity, and ...