Statin Withdrawal May Lead to Adverse Outcomes in Acute Stroke

Withdrawal of statin therapy in acute ischemic stroke may lead to increases in death and disability.

Dementia with Lewy Bodies vs Parkinson's Disease with Dementia: Different Patterns of Cortical Atrophy

Dementia with Lewy bodies is associated with greater temporal, parietal, and occipital lobe atrophy than Parkinson's disease with dementia.

Telemedicine for Stroke: An Idea Whose Time Has Come

Outcomes for treatment of stroke with intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) were similar at community hospitals supported by telemedicine consultation with stroke experts compared to academic stroke centers.

"Peroneal Tunnel" Neuropathy?

Idiopathic peroneal neuropathy may be associated with entrapment in a tunnel formed by the short head of the biceps femoris muscle.

What Causes Cognitive Impairment After Coronary Bypass Surgery?

A large difference between preoperative blood pressure and intraoperative perfusion pressure increases the risk of postoperative cognitive impairment and stroke.

On the Origin of PLEDs: Are Cortical and Subcortical PLEDs Electrographically Different?

This retrospective study correlates neuroimaging lesion distribution with periodic lateralized epileptiform discharges (PLEDS) and points out the different characteristics of PLEDS from cortical vs. subcortical origin.

Young Woman — Do Not Visualize Your Migraine Aura Through Cigarette Smoke!

Young women with recent probable migraine with visual aura are at increased risk of ischemic stroke, especially if they both smoke and use oral contraceptives. Even though their absolute risk of stroke is low, these patients should be encouraged to stop smoking.

Pharmacology Watch

Stopping statins, even briefly, after stroke or cardiovascular surgery increases vascular complications according to 3 new studies.

Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement

October 1, 2007