Gaurav Kapoor, DO
@GauravKapoorDO
Physician | Vascular Neurologist | Telestroke Clinician | Stock Market Enthusiast | NFL/NBA Fan #LeaveNoStrokeBehind #TimeIsBrain 🧠 Opinions are my own
“Mindfulness meditation doesn’t change life. Life remains as fragile and unpredictable as ever. Meditation changes the heart’s capacity to accept life as it is…” - Sylvia Boorstein #Mindfulness #BrainHealth
The recent rise in Achilles tears amongst professional athletes makes me wonder if there is something they are doing (?during training) or wearing (?footwear) that is different from athletes in the 80’s and 90’s resulting in more susceptibility to injuries. Hmm 🤔
Migraines can be fun…when you’re in a room filled with Headache Neurologists! 😁 Had a great time at AHS Minnesota! @ahsheadache On a side note, didn’t know there were so many great food options in Minneapolis!
In most cases, the answer to what ails our patients is in the history. Take the time to hear them out.
Absolutely tragic what has occurred at UPMC Memorial Hospital. Prayers to all those affected by this act of violence 🙏🏽 amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/02/22…
Very interesting. Given the ubiquitous nature of CGRP in the body, medications targeting it can have unwanted side effects such as raised BP. Definitely needs further research!
Does CGRP monoclonal antibody treatment affect blood pressure in patients with migraine? Learn about the findings of a systematic review with potential clinical implications: doi.org/10.1177/033310…
This is the black hole sign of early intracerebral haematoma expansion tinyurl.com/bdz2ymtb
Endovascular thrombectomy for large core stroke is proven to be effective and safe in recent RCTs. However, most excluded patients with extracranial ICA occlusions. Our @SELECT2Trial subanalysis investigates outcomes in this subgroup. Read the full article here @GreenJournal:…
🚨 Big news! The U.S. Dept. of Education now recognizes #migraine as a disability under Section 504, ensuring students get needed accommodations. Thank you @AHDAorg for leading on this win! A huge step for accessibility! Learn more: bit.ly/4g66iIw
Optimal Duration of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy After Carotid Artery Stenting: A Nationwide Cohort Study | Stroke ahajournals.org/doi/abs/10.116…
Very wise though in certain circumstances, it is necessary to understand the “why” to prevent recurrence and to heal.
Depression after a stroke is not uncommon. It can occur right away, or months or even years later. If you are experiencing it, know you are not alone. And it will get better. @encompasshlth is a national sponsor of Together to End Stroke(R).
Key takeaways from each of the 6 large core thrombectomy clinical trials highlighted in this scientific statement from the AHA/ASA. There are certain patients that can benefit from thrombectomy despite large cores! #LeaveNoStrokeBehind
Large-Core Ischemic Stroke Endovascular Treatment: A Science Advisory From the American Heart Association ahajrnls.org/4iHnOVP @PoojaKhatriMD @mayank_G0