Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

x) from 2016‐2019. The rate of 30‐day readmission was overall stable (7.34% in 2016 and 7.70% in 2019; p=0.42), but the 90‐day readmission rate slightly increased from 11.69% in 2016 to 12.47% in 2019 (p=0.04). ConclusionThe annual rate of 90‐day readmission, but not 30‐day readmission, increased from 2016 to 2019.

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Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

AUGUST 3, 2024

However, It is surprising even in chronic pulmonary hypertension , the degree of RVH is not constant and homogenous.This is because , different parts of RV chamber has different wall thickness.Further, the pressure distribution from PA to RV is uneven. Eur J Heart Fail 2016; 18: 226

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Open Heart

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Background Cancer treatment with vascular endothelial growth factor signalling pathway (VSP) inhibitors frequently causes hypertension. Objectives The study aims to clarify whether RASIs exhibit clinical benefits for patients with cancer with hypertension. to 1.06, p=0.386).

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We fit multivariable logistic regression models to evaluate the association between the history of migraine and the development of MAVE (stroke, acute coronary syndrome, systemic thromboembolism, hypertensive encephalopathy, pulmonary heart disease, or death) up to 24 weeks after delivery.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We conducted a nationwide study to investigate potential predictors for subsequent AIS following CAD.Method:Adult patients diagnosed with non-traumatic CAD, and without any previous or concurrent stroke (2016-2020), were identified from the Nationwide Readmission Database using validated and standard ICD-10 CM codes.

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Circulation: Heart Failure

MARCH 8, 2024

Between 2016 and 2018, 3285 MESA participants from 6 field centers underwent comprehensive speckle-tracking echocardiography with passive leg raise maneuver, Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire, 6-minute walk test, arterial stiffness assessment, and proteomics (including NT-proBNP [N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide]).Results:Median

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Open Heart

JUNE 14, 2023

Method A retrospective case–control study evaluated 388 patients (98 developed POAF and 290 remained in sinus rhythm) who undertook CABG surgery at Townsville University Hospital between 2016 and 2017.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Methods:We conducted a retrospective cohort study using US data from the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) for the years 2016 to 2019. A total of 33,107 patients (83.9%) had a history of hypertension. We therefore sought to determine the prevalence and clinical severity of PRES among hospitalized patients in the United States (US).Methods:We

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Patients with a high risk of metabolic syndrome (>= 2 of the following: hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, or obesity) have a higher risk of AIS (1.37, 1.13 - 1.65), AMI (1.81, 1.19 - 2.75), and MACE (1.28, 1.13 - 1.44).Conclusions:Developing Results:Among 10,652 ICH patients (median age [IQR]: 70 [58 - 80] years; 47.7%

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

2016, April 13). Q waves in association with RBBB are usually not seen in anterior leads unless there is pulmonary hypertension or anterior infarction. In patient's at risk, physical activity should be limited for several months after the injury. References Alborzi, Z., Zangouri, V., Ghahramani, Z., Ziaeian, B., Radpey, M. Danielle M.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

MARCH 23, 2024

When broken down by disease category, cardiovascular disease, cancer, dementia, stroke, osteoarthritis, hypertension and stroke, the pattern is the same. Subscribe now For the supercentenarians (Light Blue Line) who live up to 119 years of age, most of them do not have a major chronic disease until well after 100 years of age 3.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Moreover , the patient has ongoing symptoms and has an unexplained elevated troponin, so she is having an MI and the only question is whether it is type 1 or type 2 due to hypertension. Smith again: Whenever someone sends me an ECG for determination of OMI or Not OMI, I say: "Any patient with OMI can have an ECG that does not show OMI.

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BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

JANUARY 18, 2021

Other trials that evaluated this subject were the WOEST trial (2013), Pioneer AF-PCI trial (2016), and ISAR-TRIPLE (2015). ACS QID 3103 A 64 year old Caucasian male with a history of extensive tobacco use, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and obesity presents with acute onset chest pain. Incorrect Answers: A and E. Question 2.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

JULY 25, 2023

There are significant data that show that if you have obesity, you have a high risk of developing coronary heart disease, heart failure, type 2 diabetes (T2D) or risk factors such as hypertension and dyslipidemia. [1] Circulation Research 118.11 (2016): 1752-1770. 2016): 443 – 455. 2016): 311-322. Piercy, Katrina L.,

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BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

A 48 year-old female with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, chronic low back pain, and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy. The pass rate for the nuclear cardiology examination in 2016 was 82%. Which of the vessels likely provides blood supply to the circled area in the below polar plot image in a patient with normal coronary anatomy?

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 27, 2023

While hypertension and sinus tachycardia are the most common manifestations — a variety of other tachyarrhythmias ( including VT leading to cardiac arrest ) and acute MI may be seen. Potential cardiovascular effects of acute amphetamine use are multiple.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

JUNE 21, 2024

2016 Dec 15;375(24):2349-2358. 5 The genetics of blood pressure and hypertension: the role of rare variation. If a parent had a serious heart event at a young age, it does not mean that you will also. And the earlier you can define and act on your risk, the better. N Engl J Med. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2017 Feb 14;69(6):692-711.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

link] A 62 year old man with a history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and carotid artery stenosis called 911 at 9:30 in the morning with complaint of chest pain. This is written by Willy Frick, an amazing cardiology fellow in St. He described it as "10/10" intensity, radiating across his chest from right to left.

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Open Heart

MARCH 13, 2023

Objective The lifelong risks of cardiovascular disease following hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are well described. We aimed to assess participants’ knowledge of their cardiovascular disease risk and relevant health-seeking behaviours following a pregnancy affected by preeclampsia or gestational hypertension.

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

admitted from 2016‐2019 using the Nationwide Readmission Database (NRD). Data was weighted to allow for representative nationwide estimates.ResultsWe identified 1,398 patients admitted with a primary diagnosis of PACNS between 2016 and 2019. The primary diagnosis of the readmission was used to identify the etiology of readmission.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

NHB patients were more likely to have prior hypertension (72%), and diastolic dysfunction (27.2%) compared to NHW (53.1%, 13.5%), and HIS (50.4%, 11.4%) patients). Black patients had the highest likelihood of living alone (20.6%; p=0.07), while Hispanic patients were more likely not to not have a primary care provider (64.2%; p=0.02).

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Characteristics associated with intracranial stent utilization were male sex, history of diabetes, hypertension, or chronic kidney disease, absence of atrial fibrillation or CHF, and southern US region. Patient- and hospital-level characteristics were analyzed. women; mean age, 69.1 [SD, years; mean NIHSS score of 15.1 [SD,

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Age, sex, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, and use of thromobolytics were considered as covariates.ResultsWe identified total of 1990 hospitalizations meeting the study inclusion criteria (mean age: 67 years ± standard deviation:12 years, female 612 (31%).

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DAIC

JUNE 19, 2024

The pipeline of algorithms likely to clear regulatory hurdles and enter the cardiac market over the next 12-18 months include those for Pulmonary Hypertension, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Diastolic dysfunction, and Hyperkalaemia. In April 2022 BMS had received FDA approval for Camzyos, the first drug developed specifically for targeting HCM.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Published Research kschukar Thu, 04/20/2023 - 11:12 Recently published (2016 – present) manuscripts utilizing STS data: Adult Cardiac Surgery, General Thoracic Surgery, Congenital Heart Surgery, and Intermacs/Pedimacs.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Published Research kschukar Thu, 04/20/2023 - 11:12 Recently published (2016 – present) manuscripts utilizing STS data: Adult Cardiac Surgery, General Thoracic Surgery, Congenital Heart Surgery, and Intermacs/Pedimacs.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

My answer: "This is classic for PE, but it can also be present in any hypoxia due pulmonary hypoxic vasoconstriction and resulting acute pulmonary hypertension and acute right heart strain. An ECG was texted to me (Smith) without any clinical information: What did I say? This is NOT Wellens. Is the patient hypoxic? The answer was yes.

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