All articles tagged: Cerebral infarction, unspecified (I63.9)

Loneliness strikes more than one in five people worldwide, with 23 percent saying they felt lonely "a lot of the previous day," according to the results of a Gallup survey published Wednesday. Those experiencing feelings of loneliness often felt physical pain, worry, sadness, stress, and anger, as well.Beyond its emotional toll, loneliness is

For patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), pulsed field ablation (PFA) demonstrates a favorable safety profile, according to a study published online July 8 in Nature Medicine.Emmanuel Ekanem, M.D., from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, and colleagues examined the safety of PFA by studying postapproval us

For cancer survivors, higher adherence to a traditional Mediterranean diet (MD) is associated with a reduction in all-cause mortality, specifically cardiovascular mortality, according to a research letter published online July 2 in JACC: CardioOncology.Marialaura Bonaccio, Ph.D., from IRCCS Neuromed in Pozzilli, Italy, and colleagues

Semaglutide reduces cardiovascular events, regardless of baseline glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), among people with overweight or obesity and established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to a study published online June 22 in Diabetes Care.Ildiko Lingvay, M.D., from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Da

Lower cognitive function in adolescence is associated with increased risk of early-onset stroke, according to a study published online June 27 in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.Aya Bardugo, M.D., from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and colleagues examined the association between adolescent cognitive function and

Chronic loneliness is associated with increased risk of stroke after adjustment for depressive symptoms and social isolation, according to a study published online June 24 in eClinicalMedicine.Yenee Soh, Sc.D., from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, and colleagues conducted a prospective cohort study using data fr

The overall burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) remained high during 2000 to 2019 in the United Kingdom, according to a study published online June 26 in The BMJ.Nathalie Conrad, Ph.D., from the University of Glasgow in the United Kingdom, and colleagues conducted a population-based study in the United Kingdom to examine the incide

For patients with hypertension, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are associated with a reduced incidence of epilepsy compared with other antihypertensive medications, according to a study published online June 17 in JAMA Neurology.Xuerong Wen, Ph.D., from the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, and colleagues conducted a retrosp

Cancer survivors who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus (LGBTQ+) have an increased burden of all chronic health conditions, disabilities, and limitations, according to a study published online June 20 in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.Austin R. Waters, from the University of North Carolina a

Reteplase is noninferior to alteplase for patients with ischemic stroke within 4.5 hours after symptom onset, according to a study published online June 14 in the New England Journal of Medicine to coincide with the 10th Annual Conference of the Chinese Stroke Association & Tiantan International Stroke Conference 2024, held from June 14

For older and younger adults with hypertension, a nonphysician-implemented, multifaceted, intensive blood pressure intervention can reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality, according to a study published online June 18 in JAMA Cardiology.Xiaofan Guo, M.D., Ph.D., from the First Hospital of China Medica

Recent research has found a concerning link between environmental pollutants, particularly microplastics, and heart health. Microplastics, ubiquitous in our environment, have been discovered in human arteries, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. This highlights the urgent need for addressing pollution's impact on cardiovascular diseases.

A study by Westlake University researchers, published in Nature Neuroscience, reveals a key brain mechanism for blood flow regulation, with implications for treating neurological disorders.

Individuals with evidence of remission of type 2 diabetes have a considerably reduced risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published online Jan. 18 in Diabetologia.Edward W. Gregg, Ph.D., from the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland in Dublin, and colleagues conducted a multicente

Declines in cardiovascular disease (CVD) seen from 2010 to 2019 reversed in 2020 and remained high through 2022, according to a study published online Nov. 14 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.Rebecca C. Woodruff, Ph.D., from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Chamblee, Georgia, and colleagues describe t

Diagnostic accuracy is high in the emergency department, with about 5.7 percent of patients misdiagnosed, according to a report published Dec. 15 by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.David E. Newman-Toker, M.D., Ph.D., from the Johns Hopkins University Evidence-based Practice Center in Baltimore, and colleagues examined d

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

Risk prediction equations for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) perform similarly by race but are worse in men than women, according to a study published online Dec. 6 in JAMA Cardiology.Arnab K. Ghosh, M.D., from Cornell University in New York City, and colleagues quantified the incremental value of race-specific pooled c

Radon exposure is associated with an increased risk for clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) among postmenopausal women with ischemic stroke, according to a study published online Jan. 3 in Neurology.Kurtis M. Anthony, M.P.H., from the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina in Chap

In patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), those undergoing catheter ablation have a lower risk for incident dementia and mortality, according to a study published online Aug. 23 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.Stephanie L. Harrison, Ph.D., from the University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom, and colleagues examined

The 21-point Brain Care Score (BCS) is associated with the risk for dementia and stroke, according to a study published online Dec. 1 in Frontiers in Neurology.Sanjula D. Singh, M.D., Ph.D., from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, and colleagues examined the associations of the BCS with incident dementia and stroke. The BCS was d

Several modifiable factors are associated with a higher risk for young-onset dementia (YOD), according to a study published online Dec. 26 in JAMA Neurology.Stevie Hendriks, Ph.D., from Maastricht University in the Netherlands, and colleagues examined 39 factors associated with the incidence of YOD from the literature using data

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

For family surrogates who make decisions about life-sustaining treatments for stroke patients, psychological distress is common and is worse among Mexican Americans (MAs), according to a study published online Dec. 20 in Neurology.Lewis B. Morgenstern, M.D., from Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, and colleagues conducted a population-b

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

Prediabetes is highly prevalent in adult survivors of childhood cancer and is associated with future cardiovascular and kidney complications, according to a study published online Dec. 13 in the&nbsp;Journal of Clinical Oncology.Stephanie B. Dixon, M.D., M.P.H., from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, and colle

Exposure to air pollution is associated with having multimorbid, multiorgan conditions, according to a study published online Dec. 2 in Frontiers in Public Health.Amy Ronaldson, Ph.D., from King’s College London, and colleagues examined associations between long-term air pollution exposure and multimorbidity status, severity, and pat

Black patients with acute ischemic stroke are significantly less likely to receive tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) and endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) than White patients, according to a study published online in the December issue of the&nbsp;Journal of Stroke &amp; Cerebrovascular Diseases.Delaney Metcalf, from the Medical College

From 2012 to 2022, female researchers were awarded only one-third of National Institutes of Health Research Project Grants (R01 grants), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology, held from Dec. 9 to 12 in San Diego.Sara Khan, D.O., from HCA Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine in Longwood,

Earlier age at menarche is associated with type 2 diabetes risk among women younger than 65 years, according to a study published online Dec. 5 in&nbsp;BMJ Nutrition Prevention &amp; Health.Maria P. Santos, from the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine in New Orleans, and colleagues used data from 17,377 wom

For patients with atrial fibrillation, ischemic strokes (IS) are less often fatal or disabling with left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) prophylaxis than with direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) prophylaxis, according to a study published online Nov. 22 in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.Mohit K. Turagam, M.D., from the Icahn School of

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

For patients with hypertension and at least one other coronary heart disease risk factor, cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality is similar for those receiving a thiazide-type diuretic, calcium channel blocker (CCB), or angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, according to a study published online Dec. 4 in JAMA Network Open.Jose-M

Phasing out fossil fuels might have a greater impact on global deaths than previously thought, according to a study published online Nov. 29 in&nbsp;The BMJ.Jos Lelieveld, Ph.D., from the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry in Mainz, Germany, and colleagues estimated all-cause and cause-specific deaths attributable to fossil fuel-relat

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

Avoidance of aspirin as part of an antithrombotic regimen that includes a vitamin K agonist (VKA) is noninferior to an aspirin-containing regimen for patients with advanced heart failure receiving support from a fully magnetically levitated left ventricular assist device (LVAD), according to a study published online Nov. 11 in the Journal of the

Black women reporting having experienced interpersonal racism may have higher risk for having a stroke, according to a study published online Nov. 10 in&nbsp;JAMA Network Open.Shanshan Sheehy, Sc.D., from the Slone Epidemiology Center at Boston University, and colleagues examined the association of perceived interpersonal racism with

Apixaban results in a lower risk for stroke or systemic embolism than aspirin for patients with subclinical atrial fibrillation, according to a study published online Nov. 12 in the New England Journal of Medicine to coincide with the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2023, held from Nov. 11 to 13 in Philadelphia.Jeff S. H

The NBC News article discusses a study showing that Wegovy, a weight-loss drug, lowers heart attack and stroke risk by 20% in obese adults with heart disease. This groundbreaking research, involving over 17,600 participants, marks the first time a weight-loss medication has shown such cardiac benefits, potentially influencing future treatment and insurance coverage for heart disease.

"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.

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

The Portfolio diet, emphasizing plant-based foods, is linked to a lower risk of heart disease and stroke, with improved cholesterol and reduced inflammation noted in a large-scale study.

For patients with severe, symptomatic aortic stenosis at low surgical risk, five-year outcomes are similar with transcatheter aortic-valve replacement (TAVR) versus surgical aortic valve replacement, according to a study published online Oct. 24 in the New England Journal of Medicine to coincide with the annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Th

There are socioeconomic disparities in use of thrombolysis or thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke in Canada, according to a study published online Nov. 1 in Neurology.Foad Taghdiri, M.D., from the University of Toronto, and colleagues examined the association between neighborhood-level material deprivation and odds of receiving intr

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