Neurocritical Care Society

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Browse summaries of the most notable, recent articles about life-threatening neurological illneses to stay abreast of developments in the field.

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Endovascular Therapy for Acute Vertebrobasilar Occlusion (VERITAS): A Systematic Review and Individual Patient Data Meta-Analysis

Written By: NCS Staff

Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of trials involving patients being treated with endovascular therapy for...

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Endovascular Treatment for Stroke Due to Occlusion of Medium or Distal Vessels

Written By: NCS Staff

Two recent studies evaluated endovascular treatment (EVT) for stroke involving occlusion of medium or distal vessels.

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Jugular Venous Catheterization Is Not Associated with Increased Complications in Patients with Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Written By: NCS Staff

A study of more than 1,500 patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) found no association between internal jugular central venous...

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Adjunctive Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization for Nonacute Subdural Hematoma

Written By: NCS Staff

Two recent studies evaluated middle meningeal artery (MMA) embolization in the treatment of subacute or chronic subdural hematoma.

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Validating the Fluctuating Mental Status Evaluation in Neurocritically Ill Patients With Acute Stroke

Written By: NCS Staff

Researchers report the accuracy of a novel delirium screening tool for neurocritically ill patients, the Fluctuating Mental Status Evaluation...

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Safety and Efficacy of Early Versus Delayed Acetylsalicylic Acid After Surgery for Spontaneous Intracerebral Haemorrhage in China (E-Start): A Prospective, Multicentre, Open-Label, Blinded-Endpoint, R

Written By: NCS Staff

Starting antiplatelet therapy early after surgery for spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage led to fewer postoperative ischemic major...

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Restrictive vs Liberal Transfusion Strategy in Patients With Acute Brain Injury

Written By: NCS Staff

For patients with acute brain injury, a liberal transfusion strategy is associated with a lower risk of unfavorable neurological outcomes,...

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Optimal Timing of Anticoagulation After Acute Ischaemic Stroke With Atrial Fibrillation (OPTIMAS): A Multicentre, Blinded-Endpoint, Phase 4, Randomised Controlled Trial

Written By: NCS Staff

Guideline-based practice recommends deferring direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) initiation for 7-14 days after ischemic stroke associated with...