Stroke

After a stroke: Does fitness training improve overall health and mobility?

Fitness training as part of a rehabilitation program after a stroke can increase physical fitness and endurance as well as improve mobility. more...

After a stroke: Does treatment with dipyridamole and ASA have a benefit?

A combination therapy of dipyridamole and ASA has more adverse effects than clopidogrel or ASA alone. It is not proven that the combination drug has benefits over clopidogrel or ASA alone. more...

After a stroke: What are the options for managing depression?

Antidepressants may not work in the way they are expected to for older people who have had strokes. The drugs might cause adverse effects such as increasing the risk of falls, so care is needed with their use. more...

Cardiovascular diseases: How do ASA and clopidogrel compare?

In people who have blood circulation problems in their legs, clopidogrel can lower the risk of complications somewhat more effectively than ASA can. more...

High cholesterol levels: Can ezetimibe lower the risk of complications?

There is not enough research on whether people with high cholesterol levels have a benefit by taking ezetimibe in addition to a statin. There is not enough data on adverse effects of ezetimibe. more...

Hypertension: Which drugs are best at preventing complications?

People with hypertension have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Drugs designed to work against high blood pressure can lower this risk. Compared with the different drug classes, diuretics can usually be seen as the first line treatment. Which drug is then used in an individual case will also depend on other aspects, for example whether someone has other diseases. more...

Stroke: Is there one type of physiotherapy that helps people regain more independence?

No one specific style of physiotherapy has been shown to be better than others. However, a mix of physiotherapy treatments that target specific problems like helping people learn to walk again can increase people's independence after a stroke. more...

After a stroke: How helpful is occupational therapy for people having problems with everyday activities like getting dressed?

Occupational therapy can help people who have had a stroke be more independent. Everyday activities like getting up and using the bathroom become easier. more...

Preventing strokes: Is it better to self-manage anticoagulant medications like warfarin and "Marcumar"?

People who take anticoagulants like warfarin and "Marcumar" can reduce their risk of stroke if they monitor their blood and adjust the dose themselves. This does not increase the risk of bleeding that these drugs can cause. more...