Stroke
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Stroke in the young: Cancer in disguise?
“Stroke in the young differs from stroke in older patients, and one of the major differences is that stroke in the young has a higher proportion...
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Exenatide linked to less hyperglycemia after stroke
The diabetes drug may offer better control than insulin for hyperglycemia, a common condition following stroke that leads to worse outcomes.
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Espresso coffee linked to increased total cholesterol
Drinking espresso coffee is linked to higher total cholesterol levels, particularly in men, new observational data show.
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Endovascular benefit finally confirmed for basilar artery stroke
The study showed that endovascular therapy for basilar artery occlusion is associated with higher rates of favorable and independent outcomes.
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Antithrombotic therapies shifting for Watchman LAA occlusion
National registry data show substantial deviation from the treatment protocols used in the pivotal randomized trials in the years following...
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Flu vaccine linked to lower risk for stroke: INTERSTROKE
One theory is that it’s the stimulation of the immune system rather than the protection of infection against influenza that is the key factor.
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Traumatic brain injury linked to ‘striking’ risk for CVD, diabetes, brain disorders
Mild and moderate-to-severe TBI is linked to an increased risk for hypertension, stroke, diabetes, as well as neurological and psychiatric...
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Icosapent ethyl’s CV mortality benefit magnified in patients with prior MI
On top of statin therapy, icosapent ethyl provides mortality reductions in patients with prior MI.
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Study points to causal role for Lp(a) in atrial fibrillation
The relation is relatively modest but strongly argues for increased testing of Lp(a) and adding atrial fibrillation as a secondary outcome to...
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Real-world data suggest coprescribing PDE5 inhibitors and nitrates may be safe
There is a scarcity of real-world data showing that using the two types of drugs together increase cardiovascular risks, according to researchers...
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Bariatric surgery cuts cardiovascular events, even in seniors
In persons with obesity, even those aged 65-75 years of age, bariatric surgery can reduce long-term cardiovascular events, such as heart failure,...