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Patent foramen ovale is commonly associated with cryptogenic stroke, but there is inadequate evidence in the medical literature to support the use of transcatheter closure devices ...
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In patients with an ischemic stroke, a normal carotid DUS examination does not support the routine use of TEE to exclude the presence of complex aortic arch plaque or thrombi.
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Fabry disease must be considered in all cases of unexplained stroke in young patients, especially in those with the combination of infarction in the vertebrobasilar artery system and proteinuria.
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FDA Recommends Approval of Muraglitazar, But May Need To Reconsider; Which Antipsychotics Are More Dangerous?; Should CPOE Undergo Evaluation?; New Treatment for Tennis Elbow; FDA Actions
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By John J. Caronna, MD
Vice Chairman, Department of Neurology, Cornell University Medical Center and Professor of Clinical Neurology, New York Hospital
Dr. Caronna reports no consultant, stockholder, speakers bureau, research, or other relationship related to this field of study.
Synopsis: Acute MRI is useful in making triage decisions for patients with TIA or minor stroke because it reliably divides such patients into benign, intermediate, and poor prognosis groups.
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By Matthew Fink, MD
Vice Chairman, Professor of Clinical Neurology, Weill Medical College, and Chief of Division of Stroke and Critical Care Neurology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Dr. Fink reports no consultant, stockholder, speakers bureau, research, or other relationship related to this field of study.
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A prospective, multi-center randomized trial was performed to determine the feasibility of the semirecumbent position (goal, head of bed elevation [HOB] 45°) and its impact on the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP).
