Secondary prevention of stroke and transient ischaemic attack

Source: Nursing Standard 2011 Nov; 26 (9): 41-46

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Date of publication: November 2011

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This article provides an overview of the evidence relating to lifestyle risk factors for stroke. It also discusses health promotion theories and intervention techniques that nurses can use to address lifestyle behaviour change following stroke.

Length of publication: 6 page article

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New drug better than aspirin at reducing stroke risk

Source: The Telegraph

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Date of publication: February 2011

Publication type: News Item

In a nutshell: A new drug has been found to reduce the risk of stroke among patients who have atrial fibrillation. A randomised trial of 5,600 AF patients found that the drug apixaban reduced their chance of suffering a stroke by 3.6 per cent a year. By contrast, aspirin only reduced their risk by 1.6 per cent a year.

Length of publication: 1 page news item

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Thousands at risk of stroke as Britons fail to keep their fingers on the pulse

Source: The Stroke Association

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Date of publication: January 2011

Publication type: Press release

In a nutshell: New research conducted for The Stroke Association by Ipsos MORI has revealed that thousands of people could be at risk of stroke in the UK due to low public awareness of atrial fibrillation (AF).

Length of publication: 1 page

Strong painkillers increase risk of heart or stroke death

Source: The Telegraph

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Date of publication: January 2011

Publication type: News Item

In a nutshell: A new study suggests that commonly used painkillers can increase the risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke by fourfold. The analysis, conducted by a team at Bern University, evaluated 31 studies involving over 116,000 patients who took the painkillers regularly, mostly for arthritis pain.

Length of publication: 1 page news item

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Increased Risk of Stroke in the Year After a Hip Fracture: A Population-Based Follow-Up Study

Source: Stroke 2010 Dec 23. [Epub ahead of print]

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Date of publication: December 2010

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: Stroke is a documented risk factor for hip fracture. However, no documented studies are available on the risk of stroke among patients with hip fracture. This study investigated the frequency and risk of stroke after hip fracture using a nationwide population-based study.

Length of publication: 6 page article

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Coffee and acute ischemic stroke onset: the Stroke Onset Study

Source: Neurology 2010 Nov; 75 (18): 1583-1588

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Date of publication: November 2010

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This study investigates the link between coffee intake and the risk of ischemic stroke. The study concludes that coffee consumption transiently increases the risk of ischemic stroke onset, particularly in infrequent drinkers.

Length of publication: 6 page article

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Risk of Stroke in Patients Hospitalized for Isolated Vertigo: a four-year follow-up study

Source: Stroke 2011 Jan; 42 (1): 48-52

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Date of publication: January 2011

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This study aimed to determine the risk of stroke in vertigo patients in a 4-year follow-up after hospitalization for acute isolated vertigo. The study concludes that vertigo patients are at higher risk for stroke than the general population. They should have a comprehensive neurological examination, vascular risk factors survey, and regular follow-up for several years after hospital discharge after treatment of isolated vertigo.

Length of publication: 5 page article

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Influence of age and health behaviors on stroke risk: lessons from longitudinal studies

Source: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 2010 Oct; 58 (suppl 2): s325-328

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Date of publication: October 2010

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This study investigates the behavioral factors that have been shown to improve overall health and reduce the risk of stroke. This includes the effective management of hypertension, cessation of cigarette smoking for those who smoke, and maintaining a healthy diet and active physical lifestyle.

Length of publication: 4 page article

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Migraine and risk of haemorrhagic stroke in women: prospective cohort study

Source: BMJ 2010 Aug; 341: c3659

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Date of publication: August 2010

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This prospective cohort study examines the association between migraine and migraine aura status and the risk of haemorrhagic stroke. The study concludes that migraine with aura might, in addition to ischaemic events, also be a risk factor for haemorrhagic stroke. However, further confirmation of these observations is needed.

Length of publication: 8 page article

Increased Risk of Stroke among Men with Erectile Dysfunction: A Nationwide Population-based Study

Source: The Journal of Sexual Medicine 2010 Aug 13. [Epub ahead of print] 

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Date of publication: August 2010

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This study investigates the possible link between erectile dysfunction and the risk of stroke using a 5 year retrospective case-control cohort design. The results suggest that erectile dysfunction is a surrogate marker for future stroke in men.

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Migraine with aura and risk of cardiovascular and all cause mortality in men and women: prospective cohort study

Source: BMJ 2010 Aug; 341: c3966

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Date of publication: August 2010

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This population-based cohort study aims to estimate whether migraine in mid-life is associated with mortality from cardiovascular disease, other causes, and all causes. The study concludes that migraine with aura is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular and all cause mortality in men and women. The risk of mortality from coronary heart disease and stroke mortality is modestly increased in people with migraine, particularly those with aura.

Length of publication: 9 page article

Alcohol and Acute Ischemic Stroke Onset: The Stroke Onset Study

Source: Stroke 2010; 41: 1845-1849

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Date of publication: July 2010

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This study tests the hypothesis that alcohol consumption affects the acute risk of ischemic stroke. The study attempts to determine the length of time between alcohol intake and the onset of symptoms and to examine whether the risk varies by the type of alcohol.

Length of publication: 5 page article

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