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Age of menopause, healthy lifestyle and cardiovascular disease in women: a prospective cohort study

Heart BMJ

Methods The Sax Institute’s 45 and Up Study prospectively recruited participants aged ≥45 years (n=267 357) between 2005 and 2009 (New South Wales, Australia). Primary outcome was new-onset CVD (self-reported heart disease/stroke) based on survey data at Wave 2 (2012–2015) and/or Wave 3 (2018–2020).

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Abstract TP191: National Trends in Rescue Therapy for Failed Thrombectomy 2009-2020

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP191-ATP191, February 1, 2024. Introduction:For a subset of patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) with large vessel occlusion (LVO) mechanical thrombectomy with a stent retriever and/or aspiration is insufficient to revascularize the target artery.

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Abstract DP19: Stroke Systems of Care: Evaluating Disparities after Stroke Legislation Implementation in Rhode Island

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ADP19-ADP19, February 1, 2025. Introduction:While the implementation of Stroke Systems of Care (SSOC) policies have proven beneficial to the general population, their effectiveness among racial minorities and economically disadvantaged groups remains uncertain. P=0.011), and all strokes (-12.9%;P<0.001).

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Abstract TP296: How Often is Nonstenotic Carotid Plaque in Cryptogenic Stroke Causal Versus Incidental?

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP296-ATP296, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Nonstenotic carotid plaque is found in some patients with otherwise cryptogenic stroke (CS) but also in normal individuals and patients with stroke of known cause (KS). Methods of vessel imaging were carotid duplex ultrasound, CTA, and MRA.

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Abstract 43: Race-Ethnic Specific Trends in Stroke Thrombolysis Care Metrics in Relation to U.S. Target: Stroke Nationwide Quality Improvement Program 2003-2021

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A43-A43, February 1, 2024. hours of ischemic stroke onset from 2003 to 2021. hours of ischemic stroke onset from 2003 to 2021. Thrombolysis rates and speed of treatment during TS phase I (2010-2013), II (2014-2018), and III (2019-2021) were compared with the pre-TS period (2003-2009).Results:Among

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Abstract 79: Twelve-Year Trends in Ninety-Day Stroke Outcomes and Ethnic Differences From a Population-Based Study

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A79-A79, February 1, 2024. Background:Stroke outcomes may be changing over time with improved acute stroke therapy, secondary prevention, and post-acute care. At the same time, stroke mortality has declined suggesting more people are living with stroke disability.

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Polygenic Risk Score for the Efficacy of Clopidogrel in Patients With Minor Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack: A Post Hoc Analysis of the CHANCE Trial

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) with clopidogrel and aspirin is recommended for secondary prevention in patients with a minor stroke or transient ischemic attack. The primary outcome was new stroke within 90 days.

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