Half of Canadians don't treat stroke as emergency Jun 13, 2008
A stroke is a major cerebrovascular accident which strikes without warning. While healthy living may be the smart way to go, even the healthiest specimen can be felled by such an event. (CTV.ca)
Fascinating `Butterfly' more than a typical true-life drama Apr 6, 2008
Jean-Dominique Bauby has no choice except to let the world pass him by: A stroke has left him almost completely paralyzed, a victim of what doctors refer to as a ``cerebrovascular accident. . (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly **** Dec 24, 2007
The film begins with Bauby's waking from a three-week coma following his cerebrovascular accident while driving with his son. Schnabel imagines the world as Bauby (played by Mathieu Amalric) saw it: watery, phantasmagoric flickering, then suddenly a series of faces, very close, talking to him. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
'The Diving Bell And The Butterfly': Buried Alive, By Kurt Loder Dec 1, 2007
A doctor delicately explains that he has had a "cerebrovascular accident," and is now incapacitated by "locked-in syndrome" he can no longer move, speak or even swallow. A speech therapist named Henriette (played with welcome, breezy charm by Marie-Jos. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Tarceva(R) (erlotinib) Earns Approval for Lung Cancer Patients in Japan Oct 22, 2007
In the pancreatic cancer trial, other serious adverse events associated with Tarceva plus gemcitabine and which may have included fatalities, were myocardial infarction/ischemia, cerebrovascular accident and microangiopathic hemolytic anemia with thrombocytopenia. When receiving Tarceva therapy, women should be advised against becoming pregnant or breastfeeding. (BusinessWire)
Network Model Predicts Risk Of Death In Sickle Cell Disease Jul 13, 2007
Sepsis was among the most frequent case of death (14%) followed by cerebrovascular accident (10%). The reliability of the model was supported by analysis of two independent patient groups. (Science Daily)
Symptoms Of Depression Linked To Early Stages Of Artery Disease Feb 21, 2007
Depressive symptoms--especially physical signs, such as fatigue and loss of appetite--may be associated with thickening arteries, which may reflect an early sign of coronary artery disease, according to a report in the February issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Considerable evidence suggests that depression, anger and other negative emotions are associated with the risk for coronary artery disease, which occurs when the vessels carrying blood to the... (Science Daily)
The 'Shear Stress' Of It Impacts Heart Disease Feb 20, 2007
Many different forms of heart disease can be caused by atherosclerosis (hardening or furring of the arteries). Atherosclerosis is caused by the formation of plaques that bulge into the artery, narrowing the blood vessel. (Science Daily)
Stents Benefit People At High Risk Of Stroke, Study Finds Feb 15, 2007
People at high risk of stroke due to blocked blood vessels in the brain benefit from successful stent placement, according to a study published in the February 6, 2007, issue of Neurology, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology. "Before now it's been unclear whether people with severe artery blockage, an important cause of stroke, had a higher subsequent stroke risk after angioplasty and stent placement than people with moderate blockage," said study author Wei-Jian Jiang,... (Science Daily)
New Blood Thinner Studied For Patients With Leg And Lung Clots Feb 14, 2007
A new oral blood thinner is being compared to an old standby to see if it works as well and is easier to manage long term, researchers say. Dr. James R. Gossage Jr., pulmonologist at the Medical College of Georgia. (Science Daily)
Active Ingredient In Common Chinese Herb Shown To Reduce Hypertension Jan 20, 2007
Some 50 million Americans have hypertension, that is, blood pressure measuring above the normal range (less than 120/80 mmHg). If untreated, it can lead to heart attacks, strokes, or kidney disease. (Science Daily)
Patients Who Receive Drug-eluting Stents Should Continue Antiplatelet Medications, Advisory Recommends Jan 18, 2007
Patients who have had drug-eluting stents inserted to prop open blocked coronary arteries should continue to take medications to reduce the risk of blood clots for at least one year after the stent is inserted, a new scientific advisory recommends. The American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, American College of Surgeons and American Dental Association issued the joint advisory today. (Science Daily)
Drug Linked To Increase In Brain Hemorrhage Cases Jan 10, 2007
The rate of brain hemorrhages associated with blood thinning drugs quintupled during the 1990s, according to a study published in the January 9, 2007, issue of Neurology, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology. In people over age 80, the rate increased more than tenfold. (Science Daily)
Are One-third Of Costly Implanted Heart Devices Unnecessary? New Study Suggests Yes Jan 4, 2007
ScienceDaily: Are One-third Of Costly Implanted Heart Devices Unnecessary. New Study Suggests Yes. (Science Daily)
Best Treatment For Narrowed Kidney Arteries? Dec 22, 2006
ScienceDaily: Best Treatment For Narrowed Kidney Arteries. Best Treatment For Narrowed Kidney Arteries. (Science Daily)
Blood Markers Predict Risk For Recurrent Stroke And Mortality Oct 28, 2006
People who have just suffered their first ischemic stroke, a blood clot in the brain, often have elevated inflammatory biomarkers in their blood that indicate their likelihood of having another stroke or an increased risk of dying, according to Columbia University Medical Center researchers at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Published in the Oct. 23 Archives of Internal Medicine, results of the new study indicate that these inflammatory markers are associated with long-term prognosis after a... (Science Daily)
Heart Smart: New Drug Improves Blood Flow Sep 6, 2006
A new drug has been shown to improve blood flow in diseased arteries, reducing the risk of high blood pressure and heart attacks, a Monash University study published today reveals. The finding is a significant development for the Monash team that, in conjunction with Bayer Health Care, hopes to use the drug as part of a revolution in the management of heart disease. (Science Daily)
Brain Surgery Without The Surgery? Jul 4, 2006
ScienceDaily: Brain Surgery Without The Surgery. Posted: July 3, 2006. (Science Daily)
Aspirin + Cholesterol Drugs + Blood Pressure Drugs = Less Severe Strokes May 12, 2006
Posted: May 11, 2006. Taking the triple therapy of aspirin, cholesterol drugs, and blood pressure drugs to prevent stroke also reduces stroke severity if one occurs, according to a new study published in the April 25, 2006, issue of Neurology, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology. (Science Daily)
Blood Clots May Hold Key To Treating Dementia Apr 29, 2006
Posted: April 28, 2006. Spontaneous blood clots or debris from arterial disease in the brain (known as cerebral emboli) may hold the key to preventing or treating dementia, say researchers from the University of Manchester in this week's British Medical Journal. (Science Daily)
'Bad' Enzymes May Wear White Hats After Stroke Mar 28, 2006
Posted: March 27, 2006. Bad' Enzymes May Wear White Hats After Stroke. (Science Daily)
Hopkins Study Shows Low-dose Aspirin Suppresses Clumping Of Blood Platelets In Both Sexes Mar 27, 2006
Posted: March 26, 2006. A once-daily pill of low-dose aspirin helps lower the potential for clot-forming blood cells - in both men and women - to stick together in narrow blood vessels, a study from Johns Hopkins shows. (Science Daily)
Anti-depressant Use Associated With Increased Risk For Heart Patients Mar 6, 2006
-- A stroke or cerebrovascular accident (CVA) occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is suddenly interrupted. In brain tissue, a reduction of blood flow, cerebral ischemia, leads to an. (Science Daily)
ev3 Receives FDA Clearance for SpideRX(TM) Embolic Protection Device for Carotid Artery Stenting Feb 18, 2006
The primary endpoint was defined as 30 day major adverse cerebrovascular and cardiovascular events (MACCE) including myocardial infarction (MI), ipsilateral cerebrovascular accident (CVA), procedure-related contralateral CVA or death. MACCE at 30 days for the SpideRX arm occurred in 5. (PR Newswire)
