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Predicting cardiac arrhythmia 30 minutes before it happens

Science Daily - Heart Disease

Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia worldwide with around 59 million people concerned in 2019. This irregular heartbeat is associated with increased risks of heart failure, dementia and stroke. It constitutes a significant burden to healthcare systems, making its early detection and treatment a major goal.

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Five Things Every Middle Aged Adult Should Know About Sleep & Heart Disease.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Poor Sleep Might Eliminate The Benefits Of Exercise & Dementia. High levels of aerobic fitness are closely linked to lower rates of future dementia 1. Regular physical activity is arguably one of the biggest factors preventing dementia. When it comes to preventing dementia, this could not be truer.

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Abstract WMP13: The Modifying Effects of Psychosocial Health on the Association Between Cerebrovascular Health and Dementia Risk: The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Neurocognitive Study

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP13-AWMP13, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Associations between magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) markers of vascular pathology and dementia risk in older adults have been established, but it remains less clear how lifestyle factors may modify this association. years) with ongoing surveillance.

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Abstract 72: Association Between Stroke Subtype and Post-Stroke Cognitive Decline: A Pooled Cohort Analysis of Four Cohorts

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A72-A72, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Associations between stroke subtype and post-stroke cognitive decline are unclear. Of the ischemic strokes, 22% were small-vessel occlusion, 8% large artery atherosclerosis, 21% cardioembolic, and 49% cryptogenic/other determined etiology.

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Do Amyloid Cerebral Deposits Influence the Long-Term Poststroke Cognitive Outcome?: The IDEA3 Study

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue 1 , Page 74-83, January 1, 2025. BACKGROUND:Although the presence of amyloid deposits is associated with a more severe cognitive status in patients with stroke at baseline, its influence on the subsequent cognitive outcome has not been extensively assessed. 95% CI, 2.536.9];P=0.001), 95% CI, 2.536.9];P=0.001),

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Abstract TP13: Association Between Education Level and Post-Stroke Cognitive Decline - A Pooled Cohort Analysis of Four Cohorts

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP13-ATP13, February 1, 2024. Participants ≥18 years with incident stroke and free of dementia were included (52% female and 39% Black). Stroke might narrow the gap in executive function between stroke survivors with higher and lower education.

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Abstract 37: The Brain Care Score and Neuroimaging Markers in Asymptomatic Individuals in the UK Biobank

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A37-A37, February 1, 2024. The 21-point Brain Care Score (BCS) is a novel tool designed to motivate individuals and care providers to take action to reduce the risk of stroke and dementia by motivating lifestyle changes (Fig 1).