Stroke Journal

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The number of stroke deaths in the United States in individuals aged ≥65 years also increased from 109 602 in 2013 to 129 193 in 2019 (17.9% In 2013, stroke was the sixth most common primary diagnosis for Medicare hospice, while in 2019 it was the third most common, surpassed only by cancer and dementia.

Medicare 40

Medicare Stroke Strokes Dementia 40

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

from 2016‐2019 and secondary diagnosis of T2DM. Data was weighted to allow for representative nationwide estimates.ResultsWe identified 426,549 patients who were admitted with a primary diagnosis of TIA between 2016 and 2019. The primary diagnosis of the readmission was used to identify the etiology of readmission.

Diabetes 40

Diabetes Coronary Artery Disease Atrial Fibrillation Dementia 40

Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 15, 2023

Insulin resistance is a core risk factor for the three leading causes of death: Cardiovascular Disease Cancer Dementia. 2019 Feb;17(1):46-52. Insulin resistance is unlikely to be the primary causal factor for these conditions but is likely to be a major accelerant. Subscribe now Take cardiovascular disease, for example.

Blood Pressure 52

Blood Pressure Risk Factors Diabetes Cholesterol 52

Dr. Paddy Barrett

JANUARY 23, 2024

It kills almost twice as many people globally when compared to all cancers combined. Dementia Up to 40% of dementia cases could be prevented by focusing on modifiable risk factors 11. Those with high blood pressure from midlife have twice the risk of developing dementia over a 25-year follow-up 12. Adults: Fall 2019.

Heart Disease 87

Heart Disease Blood Pressure Dementia Atherosclerosis 87