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Risk of myocardial infarction and stroke following bloodstream infection: a population-based self-controlled case series

Open Heart

We aimed to determine the risk of myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke after BSI. We included adults with community-acquired BSI between 2010 and 2020. MI and stroke were determined from International Classification of Disease Version 10 coded admissions. The risk was similarly elevated for stroke. to 15.32)).

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Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Stroke Recovery Through Digital Health Solutions

DAIC

Stroke recovery is a challenging process that extends for months after hospital discharge. Navigating Post-Stroke Recovery at Home: One Patient's Experience A ”mildly impaired” stroke patient with atrial fibrillation who was discharged reported, “I knew my local pharmacist, and they knew my prescriptions.

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Heart Disease and Stroke Could Affect at Least 60% of Adults in U.S. by 2050, According to American Heart Association Advisories

DAIC

A projected rise in heart disease and stroke – along with several key risk factors, including high blood pressure and obesity – is likely to triple related costs to $1.8 A projected rise in heart disease and stroke – along with several key risk factors, including high blood pressure and obesity – is likely to triple related costs to $1.8

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Abstract 65: Stroke Location on Imaging in Patients with a Stroke Hospitalization after an Emergency Department Visit for Dizziness.

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A65-A65, February 1, 2025. Stroke-dizziness diagnosed in the ED is typically due to cerebellar or brainstem lesions which might only have subtle signs of central vestibular dysfunction. Stroke after the ED visit is infrequent but could have been missed at the index visit. cm (IQR, 1.1-4.0);

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Current Status of Stroke Thrombolysis in the Mission Thrombectomy 2020+ Caribbean Region

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Ahead of Print. The participant survey response rate was 64%, representing 15 of 44 Mission Thrombectomy 2020+ Caribbean countries. Among 51% of countries surveyed, no acute thrombolytic treatment was provided for acute stroke in the 2021 calendar year.

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Forecasting the Burden of Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke in the United States Through 2050—Prevalence of Risk Factors and Disease: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association

Circulation

BACKGROUND:Cardiovascular disease and stroke are common and costly, and their prevalence is rising. in 2020 to 61.0% to 3.8%), stroke (3.9% Circulation, Ahead of Print. Diabetes (16.3% to 26.8%) and obesity (43.1% to 60.6%) will increase, whereas hypercholesterolemia will decline (45.8% Prevalences of coronary disease (7.8%

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Adherence to Physical Activity Recommendations Among Stroke Survivors in the United States

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue 1 , Page 113-121, January 1, 2025. BACKGROUND:Physical activity is an effective modifiable behavior for preventing recurrent strokes. This study aims to determine the adherence to physical activity recommendations among stroke survivors in the United States. versus 62.3%;P<0.0001). versus 67.9%;P<0.0001];

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