Stroke

Cardiovascular departments are playing a role in stroke interventions at numerous health systems, working as part of the stroke care team with neurologists, radiology and the emergency department. Stroke first has be be classified as ischemic or hemorrhagic. These have very different care pathways. Ischemic strokes are increasingly being treated with neurological-interventional therapy that includes catheter based mechanical thrombectomy to remove the clot. This is a more aggressive treatment compared to traditional IV administration of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) thrombolytic therapy to dissolve the clot. Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) and  intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) brain bleeds can also be treated in some cases stent flow diverters and embolization coils. 

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Sotagliflozin the first drug of its kind to limit heart attacks, strokes in high-risk patients

Sotagliflozin, a dual SGLTI and SGLT2 inhibitor, can significantly reduce the risk of adverse cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes, CKD and additional cardiovascular risk factors, according to a new study of more than 10,000 patients. 

Johnson & Johnson MedTech has launched a new next-generation catheter to be used when treating acute ischemic stroke patients. The Cereglide 92 Catheter System includes a 0.92” catheter as well as the company’s Innerglide 9 deliver aid.

Johnson & Johnson MedTech launches new large-bore catheter system for stroke

The next-generation catheter was designed to help clinicians restore blood flow safely and effectively after patients have experienced an acute ischemic stroke. 

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Report: Johnson & Johnson wants to sell its stroke business for more than $1B

Johnson & Johnson has reportedly had early discussions with potential buyers about its Cerenovus division of stroke products.

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Novartis to acquire drugmaker behind new heart therapy for up to $3.1B

The FDA has already shown great interest in the drug, which is designed to help AFib patients reduce their stroke and systemic embolism risks.

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AI brings cardiology, neurology teams together to boost care for stroke patients

A new post-stroke care pathway from Viz.ai and Medtronic is associated with significant benefits, including higher patient and clinician satisfaction.

Post-stroke follow-up care considerably worse for women than men

Female stroke survivors are less likely to receive a cardiology referral or undergo cardiac monitoring than their male counterparts.

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Be good to your teeth: Regular flossing reduces risk of stroke, AFib

The difference in atrial fibrillation risk was unexpected, surprising researchers.

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AI uncovers ‘vascular fingerprints’ in the eye that can predict strokes

An advanced algorithm was trained to evaluate more than 100 different details about the inside of a patient's eye. Its ability to identify high-risk patients was comparable to more traditional techniques, exciting researchers. 

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