Black and Hispanic people in U.S. less likely to get treatment for stroke complications
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Reports and Proceedings
2-Feb-2023
Dual blood thinners under prescribed after minor or warning stroke, especially in women
American Heart AssociationReports and Proceedings
American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference 2023, Abstract 43 - In a recent study, less than half of the people were prescribed dual blood-thinning therapy, despite evidence that starting two anti-platelet blood thinning medications, such as aspirin or clopidogrel, may reduce the short-term risk of recurrent stroke after a minor stroke or a transient ischemic attack (TIA) - also known as a warning stroke.
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- Department of neurology at the University of Maryland
- Meeting
- ASA International Stroke Conference 2023
2-Feb-2023
Living near a “food swamp” may increase stroke risk among adults 50 and older
American Heart AssociationReports and Proceedings
American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference 2023, Abstract 85 -Living in “food swamps” – areas with a higher density of fast food and junk food options rather than healthy food options – may increase stroke risk among those ages 50 years-old and older.
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- NIH/National Institutes of Health
- Meeting
- ASA International Stroke Conference 2023
2-Feb-2023
Smartphone app may help identify stroke symptoms as they occur
American Heart AssociationReports and Proceedings
American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference 2023, Abstract WMP120 - A new smartphone application called FAST.AI may recognize common stroke symptoms as they are happening. Preliminary research suggests the app might be as accurate at diagnosing stroke as a neurologist.
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- Boehringer Ingelheim
- Meeting
- ASA International Stroke Conference 2023