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Abstract TMP11: Imaging-Based Approach To The Pathophysiology Of Moyamoya Disease Among Diverse Ethnicities

Stroke Journal

Introduction:Moyamoya disease (MMD) is a rare cerebrovascular disease causing nonatherosclerotic intracranial arterial stenosis in children and young adults. 2015, Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo).Results:Detailed Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP11-ATMP11, February 1, 2025.

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Dialysis Modality and Incident Stroke Among Patients With End-Stage Kidney Disease: A Registry-Based Cohort Study

Stroke Journal

BACKGROUND:Patients with end-stage kidney disease undergoing dialysis are at significant risk of stroke. Whether dialysis modality is associated with cerebrovascular disease is unclear. women) by propensity score in a 1:3 ratio with follow-up through December 31, 2015.

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Emergency Department Syncope Workup: After H and P, ECG is the Only Test Required for Every Patient.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Positive predictors of 7-day cardiac outcomes included age greater than 60 years , male gender, congestive heart failure , ischemic heart disease , cardiac arrhythmia , and valvular heart disease. Negative predictors included dementia, pacemaker, coronary revascularization, and cerebrovascular disease. 16) Linzer M.