Stroke
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VIDEO: Migraine plus aura doubles ischemic stroke rate
Key clinical point: Older adults with migraine and aura had twice the ischemic strokes, compared with patients with aura-free migraines. Major...
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Elevated cardiovascular risks linked to hidradenitis suppurativa
Hidradenitis suppurativa is associated with a significantly increased risk of adverse cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality.
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Influenza linked to atrial fibrillation in large observational study
A diagnosis of influenza increased the risk of subsequent atrial fibrillation by about 18%, investigators reported online in Heart Rhythm.
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COPD exacerbation amps up stroke risk
Key clinical point: Risk for stroke is 6.7-fold higher in the 7 weeks after an acute exacerbation of COPD. Major finding: People with COPD had a 6...
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What’s next for Watchman stroke prevention device
CMS issues preliminary reimbursement requirements.
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In refractory AF, think weight loss before ablation
Ten percent weight loss brings huge reduction in AF burden.
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New ROCKET-AF review claims faulty INR monitoring device didn’t affect results
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Off-pump bypass may confer stroke benefit
Key clinical point: Off-pump coronary artery bypass is associated with a significant reduction in the odds of stroke compared with conventional...
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Experts say abandon aspirin for stroke prevention in atrial fib
Aspirin does not protect against stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.
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AHA: Poor real-world adherence to NOACs
Adherence to the novel oral anticoagulants by patients with atrial fibrillation is surprisingly poor outside the clinical trial setting.
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EADV: Family history of cardiovascular disease is key in psoriasis patients
A family history of cardiovascular disease takes on extra importance in assessing cardiovascular risk in young adult psoriasis patients.