The Beacon Herald |
Acute stroke bypass policy’s symptom-onset time window expanded
The Beacon Herald In part of the ongoing effort by the Southwest LIHN to improve the level of care for acute stroke patients by having them bypass local hospitals in favour of designated stroke centres, the LIHN has expanded the bypass policy’s symptom-onset time window … |
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Does Platelet Count Affect Folic Acid Efficacy in Reducing Stroke …
Monthly Prescribing Reference (registration) WASHINGTON, DC—The efficacy of folic acid supplementation on the risk of stroke was greatest in the lowest quartile of platelet count among hypertensive adults, according to research presented at the ACC.17 Scientific Session. Folic acid therapy can … |
Monthly Prescribing Reference (registration) |
Stroke, Major Bleeding Risk Low with Dabigatran Etexilate
Monthly Prescribing Reference (registration) WASHINGTON, DC—At the ACC.17 Scientific Session, study authors presented data which showed that the rates of stroke and major bleeding were low with dabigatran etexilate 110mg or 150mg twice daily doses, emphasizing the long-term safety and … |
Medical Xpress |
Combining risk score tools improves stroke prediction for atrial fibrillation patients
Medical Xpress Combining two independent, scientifically-proven risk measurements allows physicians to better predict an atrial fibrillation patient’s risk of stroke or death. The tools also help determine the need for blood thinners in treatment, according to new … |
Ross-Shire Journal |
Former Ross-shire businessman pays debt of gratitude to stroke group
Ross-Shire Journal A BUSINESSMAN well-known in Ross-shire who credits the Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland charity with helping him get his life back has returned the favour by giving the organisation a funding tonic. Acting on Ken Macaulay’s suggestion, £2647.50 raised at … |