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 ...
Clot buster? Surgery? What is the right treatment for stroke?
During an ischemic stroke, blood vessels in the brain are blocked or narrowed. During a hemorrhagic stroke, there's bleeding ...
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Clot-Busters, Retrieval Equally Cut Stroke Disability
Mechanically retrieving a blood clot blocking a medium- or small-sized brain artery was no better at reducing disability 90 ...
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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 ...
NHS issues warning over two red flag symptoms of blood clot that could kill you
The NHS has issued a critical warning, urging individuals to dial 999 if they observe any of two signs that could signal a ...
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Rapid blood test could identify brain bleeds from clot-caused strokes
A blood test may rapidly distinguish brain bleeds from clot-caused strokes, even before people with stroke symptoms reach the ...
Rapid blood test can hasten treatment for stroke patients with brain bleeding
A rapid blood test could speed treatment for people who have suffered a stroke related to brain bleeding, a new study says.
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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 ...
Clot-buster meds and mechanical retrieval found to equally reduce disability from 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 ...
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Mayo Clinic Q&A: Clot buster? Surgery? What is the right treatment for stroke?
My neighbor had a stroke and received a "clot buster" medication. Then, I found out my uncle had a surgery after a stroke.