The direct oral anticoagulant is an effective alternative to warfarin that offers predictable dosing without the need for ...

Cryptogenic stroke (CS) in young adults may be associated with the presence of a patent foramen ovale (PFO). This case report presents a woman in her 40s admitted with sudden left hemiplegia. Imaging ...

A new study published in The New England Journal of Medicine showed that stroke was not prevented by routinely using devices to avoid cerebral emboli during transcatheter aortic valve implantation ...

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Coping with stroke requires adjustments, whether the effects are comparatively minor and short-lived, or the complications cause severe impacts to speech, mobility, mental health, and more. Lifestyle ...

Cordis Angioguard RX Emboli Capture Guidewire System Filter Distal Indicated for use as a guidewire and EPS to contain and remove embolic material (thrombus/debris) while performing carotid artery ...

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