Atrial fibrillation treated with left atrial appendage closure was associated with ischemic strokes that were less severe than those among similar patients treated with direct oral anticoagulation.
The high burden of interpersonal racism experienced by Black women in the US may contribute to racial disparities in stroke incidence, new research suggests.
The phase 3 OCEANIC-AF trial of the factor XI inhibitor asundexian (Bayer) has been stopped early owing to inferior efficacy vs apixaban in preventing stroke and systemic embolism in patients with AF.
The RNA interference therapeutic targeting synthesis of angiotensinogen lowered BP in adults with mild to moderate hypertension for up to 6 months after one dose in the phase 2 KARDIA-1 study.
Women with a history of stroke voice their experiences with emergency care, reflecting the challenges they face and the urgent necessity for more equitable healthcare delivery.