Salt substitution is safe and reduces the risk for stroke recurrence and death among patients with stroke.

A study was conducted to investigate the relationship between diastolic dysfunction and risk for stroke, transient ischemic attack, and major bleeding.

Endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) does not lead to better outcomes at 90 days compared with usual care or best medical treatment for patients with acute ischemic stroke due to medium vessel occlusion.

Prehospital measurement of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) can rapidly differentiate intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) from ischemic stroke (IS) and stroke mimics.

Dental flossing is associated with a lower risk for ischemic and cardioembolic stroke and atrial fibrillation (AF).

In a nationwide cohort study, researchers assessed the long-term risk for ischemic stroke after TIA according to ABCD2 score and identified factors associated with stroke after TIA.

Heart disease continues to be a leading cause of death, according to a report from the American Heart Association published online.

The AHA has published a scientific statement regarding the management of patients with stroke in rural settings with lower resources.

Retinal vascular parameters are associated with stroke risk and can improve prediction of stroke, according to a study published online.

In clinical practice guidelines jointly issued by the US Department of Veterans Affairs and US Department of Defense, updated recommendations are presented for the management of stroke rehabilitation.

Researchers conducted a global, retrospective, population-based cohort study to assess stroke risk following nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy.

Researchers sought to assess whether the magnitude of traditional risk factors differed by stroke severity.

Chronic loneliness is associated with increased risk of stroke after adjustment for depressive symptoms and social isolation.

In a meta-analysis, researchers assessed the impact of sex on intracerebral hemorrhage severity and outcome.

Researchers conducted a retrospective cross-sectional study to calculate the prevalence and geographic distribution of idiopathic intracranial hypertension in US women.

Countries with low gross domestic product per capita have an increased risk for heat-related hemorrhagic stroke mortality.

Areas with high incidence of delay characterized by increased social vulnerability including SES, housing type, and transportation.

A study was conducted to examine the impact of primary reperfusion techniques and different occlusion sites on clinical outcomes in patients with AIS with LVO.

A study was conducted to determine prescription patterns related to benzodiazepines in post-acute ischemic stroke survivors with anxiety, insomnia, and agitation.

Researchers conducted a retrospective population-based cohort study to assess the link between air pollution exposure and the incidence of ischemic stroke.

Researchers determine the link between prehospital management in a mobile stroke unit vs emergency medical services management and the level of disability at discharge.

In a small study, researchers determined whether scrambler therapy could benefit patients with poststroke pain.

In a retrospective cohort study, researchers examined sex differences in prescription and adherence to guideline-directed medical therapies at 1 year after ischemic stroke in patients who are commercially insured.

Findings seen for pharmacist prescribing compared with usual care in older adults at high risk for stroke.

Researchers conducted a retrospective study to explore whether the LACE+ index risk category assessed at discharge and admission was linked to mortality following stroke.

Hypertension, atrial fibrillation, smoking more strongly associated with severe stroke than nonsevere stroke.

Researchers proposed a stroke risk assessment tool using speckle contrast optical spectroscopy to monitor changes in brain blood flow and volume during breath-holding.

Researchers conducted the INTREPID trial to assess whether fever prevention following acute vascular brain injury is possible and if it impacts functional outcome.

Researchers conducted a cohort study to explore the outcome of a first stroke on cognitive function.

Findings seen despite similar use of emergency medical services transport.