Characteristics of Recurrent Ischemic #Stroke After Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial

The concept of embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS) unifies a subgroup of cryptogenic strokes based on neuroimaging, a defined minimum set of diagnostic tests, and exclusion of certain causes. Despite an annual stroke recurrence rate of 5%, little is known about the etiology underlying recurrent stroke after ESUS.. ..A total of 309 patients (205 men [66%]; mean [SD] age, 68 [10] years) had ischemic … Continue reading Characteristics of Recurrent Ischemic #Stroke After Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial

A3091 – Traditional #Acupuncture And Battlefield Acupuncture Use In Mutimodal Perioperative #Anesthesia Care For Our Veteran Patients

Acupuncture techniques have been in existence for centuries, with roots tied to Eastern Asian medicine. Ease of application, low cost, and minimal side effects make traditional acupuncture a perioperative modality that has been linked to decreased morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing surgical procedures and anesthesia (1). In the United States, in light of the opioid epidemic, there is a strong need to decrease perioperative … Continue reading A3091 – Traditional #Acupuncture And Battlefield Acupuncture Use In Mutimodal Perioperative #Anesthesia Care For Our Veteran Patients