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All articles tagged: Cerebellar stroke syndrome (G46.4)

HealthDay 10 January at 10.50 PM

Incidence of Stroke Decreasing in Blacks, Whites in United States

The incidence of stroke is decreasing among Black and White adults in the U.S. population, but disparities persist, according to a study published online Jan. 10 in Neurology.Tracy E. Madsen, M.D., Ph.D., from the Brown University School of Public Health in Providence, Rhode Island, and colleagues examined trends in stroke incidence

HealthDay 28 December at 04.52 PM

New Stroke Risk Down With Clopidogrel-Aspirin Initiated Within 72 Hours

Combined clopidogrel-aspirin therapy initiated within 72 hours after stroke onset leads to lower risk for new stroke at 90 days among patients with mild ischemic stroke or high-risk transient ischemic attack (TIA) of presumed atherosclerotic cause, according to a study published in the Dec. 28 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.</p

HealthDay 23 December at 06.29 PM

Autism Tied to Higher Risk for Developing Cardiometabolic Disease

Autism spectrum disorders may be associated with a higher risk for developing cardiometabolic diseases, according to a review published online Jan. 30 in JAMA Pediatrics.Chathurika S. Dhanasekara, M.D., Ph.D., from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, and colleagues conducted a systematic literature review to e

HealthDay 05 December at 03.43 PM

Guidelines Updated for Prevention, Management of Atrial Fibrillation

In a clinical practice guideline issued by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association and published online Nov. 30 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and Circulation, updated recommendations are presented for the prevention and optimal management of atrial fibrillation (AF).José A. Joglar, M

HealthDay 27 November at 04.51 PM

American Heart Association, Nov. 11-13

The annual meeting of the American Heart Association was held this year from Nov. 11 to 13 in Philadelphia and attracted participants from around the world, including cardiovascular specialists, surgeons, and nurses as well as other health care professionals. The conference featured presentations focusing on the lates

Evalytics 13 November at 06.17 PM

Life’s Essential 8 comprises two major areas: Health Behaviors and Health Factors

"Life's Essential 8," as outlined by the American Heart Association, comprises eight key measures for cardiovascular health, including healthy eating, physical activity, quitting tobacco, sufficient sleep, and managing weight, cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure. These practices are crucial for reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke.

HealthDay 13 November at 04.31 PM

Poststroke Mortality, ADL Dependency Up With Low Socioeconomic Status

Stroke patients with low socioeconomic status (SES) have substantially increased risks for death and activities of daily living (ADL) dependency at three months after stroke, according to a study published online Nov. 8 in Neurology.Anita Lindmark, Ph.D., from Umeå University in Sweden, and colleagues conducted a nationwide register-bas

HealthDay 01 November at 03.28 PM

Incident A-Fib Linked to Increased Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment

Incident atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with increased risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to a research letter published online Oct. 25 in JACC: Advances.Sheng-Chia Chung, Ph.D., from University College London, and colleagues examined the association of AF with MCI and subsequent dementia using U.K. primary ele