STROKE, CARDIOVASCULAR

This study tested a drug called MLC1501 in 303 people who had a stroke within the past 2 to 10 days. Participants took either a high dose, low dose, or a placebo twice a day for 24 weeks. The goal was to see if the drug could improve motor function and recovery better than a plac…

This study tested a non-invasive procedure called Ischemic Conditioning (IC) in 132 chronic stroke survivors. IC involves briefly restricting blood flow to the leg using a cuff, which may improve nerve and blood vessel function. The goal was to see if this simple treatment could …

This study tested whether adding mental imagery practice to standard movement training helps stroke patients who are afraid of moving. 44 adults who had a stroke and had high fear of movement took part. One group did mental imagery plus task training, the other did task training …

This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS, combined with balance and walking exercises, could help stroke survivors improve their mobility and thinking. Thirty adults who had a stroke participated. The results suggest tDCS may enhance the be…

This small pilot study looked at 5 adults without atrial fibrillation but with other stroke risk factors. Researchers used advanced heart imaging and brain MRIs to see if heart abnormalities are linked to silent, unnoticed strokes. The goal is to better identify who might benefit…

This study looked at 91 Chinese patients with atrial fibrillation who had a stroke despite taking blood thinners (NOACs). Researchers wanted to understand the causes and how taking medication as prescribed affects outcomes. The goal is to find ways to prevent these strokes and im…