Large international study supports new treatment for rare type of strokeThe DOAC-CVT study, a large international cohort study led by Amsterdam UMC, focuses on the treatment of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) using direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs). Last week, the results were revealed during a plenary session at the World Stroke Conference in Abu Dhabi. The data suggest that patients with CVT can be safely and efficaciously treated with direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs). This finding has important implications for patient management. Researcher Jonathan Coutinho tells us more.
Study quantifies impact of rapid first shock after cardiac arrestIt is well known that acting quickly in the event of a cardiac arrest is important, but what does a quick initial shock with a defibrillator mean exactly for patients' chances of survival? Researchers from Amsterdam UMC analysed the data of 3723 patients who had a cardiac arrest outside the hospital and concluded that for the first shock, every minute reduces the chance of survival by 6%. The results of this research were published today in the journal Circulation.
Vidi grant for ACS researcher Jeffrey KroonJeffrey Kroon has been award a Vidi grant by the Dutch Research Council (NWO) for his research on the role of the endothelium during atherogenesis. The grant enables experienced researchers to develop their own innovative line of research and set up or expand their own research group in the next five years.
