The American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association have updated their 1999 guideline statement on secondary prevention of ischemic stroke. In this thoughtful and comprehensive ...

Female stroke victims are less likely than men to take drugs that could lower their odds of a second stroke. Women are 80% ...

Acute ischemic stroke often can be reversed ... at identifying stroke etiology and providing intervention for secondary stroke prevention. Carotid duplex Rule out carotid stenosis as stroke ...

Women who have had strokes may be more likely than men to skip doses of medications that could help prevent a second stroke, ...

Nov. 20, 2024 — Incidence of stroke and ischemic heart disease are declining ... including lifestyle changes, prevention strategies and treatment options, to reduce the risk of a first stroke ...

The purpose of this NIH-funded study is to determine if pioglitazone is effective in preventing future strokes or heart attacks among non-diabetic persons who have had a recent ischemic stroke.

More information: Chen Chen et al, Sex Differences in Nonadherence to Secondary Stroke Prevention Medications Among Patients With First‐Ever Ischemic Stroke, Journal of the American Heart ...

Women, especially Mexican Americans, are more likely than men to skip critical post-stroke medications, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to improve adherence and reduce stroke ...

Learn how ARB blood pressure medications may lower epilepsy risk in stroke patients. Presented at AES 2024, this ...