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Stroke survivors face an increased risk of suffering a second stroke and developing cognitive disabilities as a result. Evidence indicates that hypertension plays a significant role in this comorbidity, and yet, only 60% of stroke survivors have their blood pressure under control. A Yale-led study studies the link between elevated genetic predisposition to hypertension and more-difficult-to-control blood pressure.
- October 20, 2020Source: Futurity
A new method treats stroke patients that until now may have been untreatable, researchers report.
- October 07, 2020
Yale researchers Dr. Charles Matouk and Nils Petersen recently published a paper showing the effectiveness of direct carotid puncture in some stroke patients.
- July 30, 2019Source: MEDPAGE TODAY
Blood pressure (BP) management can be personalized to help stroke survivors achieve better outcomes and avoid deadly brain bleeds after endovascular therapy, a small single-center study suggested.
- June 01, 2018Source: MDedge Neurology
Greater reduction in blood pressure is associated with an increased likelihood of an unfavorable outcome.