New research published this month shows the key role quality improvement programs play in ensuring hospitals can adequately fight one of the biggest public health threats facing our country: stroke.
Early onset coronary artery disease (CAD) in individuals under 45 years old presents unique challenges, with prevalence rates of 1-2% generally, and as high as 5-10% among South Asian populations.
HealthDay News — For patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS), tenecteplase (TNK) has improved functional outcome and reduced disability and similar safety to alteplase (tissue plasminogen activator ...
Dual antiplatelet therapy with clopidogrel and aspirin can benefit patients with mild ischemic stroke when initiated up to 72 hours after symptom onset.