Afternoon News from the International Stroke Conference

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being released by the American Stroke Association:

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News Releases and News Tips:

• Government researcher receives top honor, five others recognized at stroke conference
• Abstract MP15 -- Stroke in Mexican-Americans expected to rise 350 percent in next 40 years – (Spanish release) Note:  Audio interview clip with ASA expert available in Spanish at ISC 2011 Multimedia.
• Wednesday's News Tips including: Abstract MP14 in Spanish: Los pacientes mas pobres sufren accidentes cerebrovasculares isquemicos mas severos

Released Previously:

• Abstracts P55 & 25 -- Diet soda may raise odds of vascular events; salt linked to stroke risk; (Spanish Release) -- Note: An Audio News Release on this release may be downloaded from the AHA/ASA Podcast Library.
• Abstract 75 --Drug may improve outcomes in mild stroke patients, save $200 million annually
• Abstract 27 --Advanced macular degeneration is associated with an increased risk of bleeding stroke in elderly
• Abstract MP70 -- Ischemic stroke hospitalizations decline in middle aged, elderly, increases in young

Supporting Multimedia Materials at ISC 2011 Multimedia:

• Downloadable audio or video interview clips with AHA/ASA experts offering perspective on the news releases.
• Video clips with researchers (if available) are added after embargo.
• Animation, images and video footage

Coming up Thursday, February 10, 2011:

• News Conference - Featured News of the Day - 8 a.m. PT/11 a.m. ET

Live streaming and on demand at MedpageToday.com.

Four presentations featured:

• Abstract 212 – Medicare Part D and medication compliance
• Abstract LB4 - Robot therapy
• Abstract 216 - MRI and unclear-onset stroke
• Abstract 127 - Final data on experimental agent vs. aspirin at preventing stroke in some atrial fibrillation patients

Additional Resources:

• NEWSROOM: American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference
• Stay up to date on the latest news from American Heart Association scientific meetings, including the International Stroke Conference 2011, by following us at www.twitter.com/heartnews. We will be tweeting from the conference using hashtag #ASA11News.

SOURCE American Stroke Association