Stroke Association statement on NICE guidelines for thrombectomy
Nice has published updated guidelines on a clot-removing procedure called thrombectomy for patients who have had a stroke
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Stroke Association statement on Rivaroxaban
A recent paper published in the BMJ queried the assessment of the ROCKET AF study that the drug Rivaroxaban is effective in reducing Atrial Fibrillation (AF) related stroke. The group who undertook the ROCKET AF study reviewed their data and have now published their finding in the New England Journal of Medicine that Rivaroxaban does not show any increased bleeding risk compared to warfarin.
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Stroke Association warns cuts to services will have a huge impact on East Sussex stroke survivors and carers
Stroke Association warns cuts to services will have a huge impact on East Sussex stroke survivors and carers East Sussex County Council met on 26 January to discuss its budget. It proposed ceasing funding of the Stroke Association’s support services in the county. This recommendation will now go to a full Council meeting on Tuesday 9 February for ratification.
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Stroke Association statement on stroke mortality at weekends
Stroke Association statement on discussion about the statistic that there is a higher risk of stroke mortality for hospital admissions at weekends.
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Stroke Association statement on the SSNAP post-acute audit
The SSNAP post-acute audit from the Royal College of Physicians gives us a picture of the care available to stroke survivors when they leave a stroke unit. These findings give us a much more complete picture of the services available and what needs to be in place to ensure consistently good care.
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Stroke Association Statement on estimating weight of patients with acute stroke when dosing for Thrombolysis
Research reported in the press suggested that clinicians are poor at approximating the weight of patients with stroke when they are treated in an acute setting, it recommended that beds capable of weighing patients should be mandated in emergency rooms.
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Stroke Association statement on latest quarterly Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP)
Alexis Wieroniey, Deputy Director for Policy and Influencing at the Stroke Association comments on the latest Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP) report which relates to treatment for patients admitted between April and June 2015.
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NHS Atlas of Variation in Healthcare launches - the Stroke Association comments
Public Health England, NHS England and NHS RightCare have today launched the third and biggest NHS Atlas of Variation in Healthcare to help commissioners, service providers and health professionals deliver the best healthcare.
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Stroke Association statement on research showing longer working hours increases risk of stroke
Recent research published in The Lancet showed working 55 hours or more per week is linked to a 33% greater risk of stroke compared with working a standard 35 to 40 hour week. It is the largest study in this field so far involving over 600000 individuals.
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Stroke Association's statement following the death of Cilla Black
Jon Barrick, Chief Executive of the Stroke Association, said:
"We are deeply saddened to hear that Cilla Black died following a stroke. She is one of the hundreds of thousands of people affected by stroke every year.
“It happens out of the blue, often with no warning signs and is more common than people think. While the majority of people will survive, they have to live with its long-term ef -
Stroke Association statement following the death of Gill Pharoah
Bridget Birgin, Director of UK Life After Stroke Services at the Stroke Association said “There are too many powerful myths about stroke; that it only affects older people or that people can’t recover. These myths stop people from taking action to prevent stroke and supporting stroke survivors to make the best recovery they can.
“Advances in medical research have helped to halve the numbers of -
Jon Barrick to step down as CEO of the Stroke Association in 2016
Jon Barrick, announced today that he will be stepping down as CEO and leaving the Stroke Association on 31st May 2016
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