Journal of the American Heart Association

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

BackgroundPrior studies investigating the impact of residual mitral regurgitation (MR), tricuspid regurgitation (TR), and elevated predischarge transmitral mean pressure gradient (TMPG) on outcomes after mitral transcatheter edge‐to‐edge repair (TEER) have assessed each parameter in isolation. Overall, mean age was 76.7±10.6

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Bicuspid/Mitral Outcomes Risk Factors Tricuspid 40

Physiologically Speaking

MARCH 14, 2025

For example, A 2022 study noted that people who met exercise guidelines but also sat for over 8 hours a day had fewer metabolic improvements from training compared to less sedentary peers. The study also measured qualitative outcomes that, in my opinion, are incredibly relevant.

Physiology 75

Physiology Exercise Cardiovascular Disease Quality of Life 75

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Background:The STRACK project aims to improve post-stroke patient management and the transition from acute to primary care thanks to improvements in patient pathways and monitoring cardiovascular risk factors: heart failure, diabetes, atrial fibrillation, dyslipidemia and hypertension.

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Stroke Strokes Atrial Fibrillation Risk Factors 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Introduction:The outcomes of endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) in SARS-CoV2 positive patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) are not well studied. Temporal analyses compared outcomes across the years 2020-2022.Results:A Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP203-ATP203, February 1, 2024.

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Outcomes Stroke Strokes Hospital 40

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Introduction:Studies have reported racial disparities in acute stroke treatment and follow-up care in young patients which lead to less desirable outcomes for minorities. Racial differences in risk factors, stroke etiology, acute intervention, and follow-ups were examined using Chi-square and Kruskal-Wallis tests as appropriate.

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Stroke Strokes Outcomes Risk Factors 40

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Diabetes is a risk factor for acute ischemic stroke and also a poor predictor of outcome for many interventional surgeries. Patients included were of Hispanic origin presenting between 2012 and 2022 who underwent thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke. or greater. vs. 20.5%; p = 0.048) and stenting (28.4%

Outcomes 40

Outcomes Angioplasty Atrial Fibrillation Diabetes 40

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Surgeon

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The esophagectomy for cancer risk calculator is powered by enhanced STS esophagectomy for cancer risk models using data from 18,503 patients across 254 hospitals between January 2015 and December 2022. Key updates include the incorporation of new risk factors such as preoperative cancer staging and body surface area.

Cancer 52

Cancer Risk Factors Hospital Research 52

Heart BMJ

MAY 10, 2024

Methods The baseline, perioperative and follow-up data were obtained for all paediatric patients with conotruncal defects who underwent BDG procedure as palliation in Fuwai Hospital from 2013 to 2022. The primary outcome was mortality. Patients with single ventricle were excluded. years (IQR: 2.72–5.42) in the overall cohort, 3.62

Cardiovascular Surgery 52

Cardiovascular Surgery Risk Factors Aortic Hospital 52

Hypertension Journal

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Predictive tools to understand which individuals are most at risk are needed.Methods:We identified a cohort of N=1125 pregnant individuals who delivered between May 2015 and May 2022 at Mass General Brigham Hospitals with available electronic health record data and linked genetic data.

Blood Pressure 40

Blood Pressure Risk Factors Hypertension Hospital 40

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 15, 2024

In the light of increasing availability, the analyses of outcome-relevant predisposing characteristics are of growing importance. Methods We retrospectively analysed the data of 377 consecutive patients treated for OHCA using eCPR in our cardiac arrest centre from January 2016 to December 2022.

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Cardiogenic Shock Cardiac Arrest BMI Coronary Artery Disease 64

Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 30, 2024

As we get older, the risk of dementia increases for everyone, regardless of risk factor control. Poor Sleep Is A Major Risk Factor For Insulin Resistance. Insulin resistance is a significant driver of cardiovascular risk. Poor Sleep Is A Major Risk Factor For Insulin Resistance.

Heart Disease 111

Heart Disease Dementia Obesity Heart attacks 111

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

IntroductionRecent findings suggest that general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation (GA) in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) due to large vessel occlusion (LVO) who receive mechanical thrombectomy (MT) is associated with similar outcomes to conscious sedation (CS). [1][2] 83 patients received GA and 159 patients received CS.

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Outcomes BMI Stroke Strokes 40

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Objective The study aims to assess the ultrasonic features of fetal cardiac rhabdomyoma (CR), track the perinatal outcome and postnatal disease progression, investigate the clinical utility of ultrasound, MRI and tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) gene analysis in CR evaluation, and offer evidence for determing of fetal CR prognosis.

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Ultrasound Risk Factors Outcomes Hospital 64

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Ensuring a follow-up neurology appointment within two weeks is vital to managing stroke risk factors like hypertension, diabetes, and atrial fibrillation. The clinic aims to support patients, manage stroke risk factors, and ensure a seamless transition to primary or outpatient neurology care.

Stroke 40

Stroke Strokes Risk Factors Hemorrhage 40

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

This mixed methods study utilizes both focus group feedback, survey, and patient‐reported outcomes data along with digital engagement. The Navigators worked through phone, messaging, and video calls with the stroke survivor and their care partner who had shared access within the app but had separate profiles.

Stroke 40

Stroke Strokes Outcomes Quality of Life 40

Stroke Journal

MARCH 28, 2025

This investigation describes the prevalence, risk factors, and outcomes associated with FVH in pediatric arterial ischemic stroke (AIS).METHODS:Retrospective METHODS:Retrospective review of children aged 29 days to 18 years in a single institution stroke registry from 2006 to 2022 with AIS.

Pediatrics 40

Pediatrics Biomarkers Stroke Strokes 40

DAIC

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This year’s theme, “Advancing Cardiovascular Care for All” brings the latest practice-changing breakthroughs, along with top experts debating and discussing outcomes of highly-anticipated clinical trials. 24 from April 6 - 8, 2024 in Atlanta, GA at the Georgia World Congress Center.

Aortic valve 103

Aortic valve Myocardial Infarction Aortic Blood Pressure 103

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Given the 20-88% prevalence in studies, understanding associated variables is crucial for outcomes. Risk factors for ICH after MT are studied, but CE understanding is lacking. We investigated demographic information, risk factors, lab values, procedural, and neurological outcome data.

Stroke 40

Stroke Strokes Risk Factors Hemorrhage 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Studies have reported racial disparities in young stroke patients and less desired outcomes of minorities. Socioeconomic status, risk factors, stroke etiology, acute interventions and short-term outcomes were accessed. Introduction:A rising prevalence of stroke in young patients was noticed in recent years.

Stroke 40

Stroke Strokes Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors 40

Open Heart

AUGUST 22, 2024

Methods This study is a single-centre, double-blinded, randomised, controlled trial that was conducted from December 2022 to May 2023. The primary outcome of the study was the incidence of POD. Patients in the age range of 18–70 who underwent elective coronary artery bypass surgery were included in the study.

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft 40

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft ICU Risk Factors Aortic 40

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

We also compared the clinical outcomes of patients with a final diagnosis of TIA or minor ischemic stroke syndrome from the implementation cohort (May 2021-May 2022) with those from an ABCD2-matched inpatient TIA cohort evaluated in the pre-implementation period (2017-2021).Results:The

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Outpatient Inpatient Laboratory Hospital 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Cervical carotid tortuosity and morphology were assessed in patients with Loeys-Dietz syndrome who underwent baseline computed tomography/magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical and cerebral arteries from 2010 to 2022. Independent risk factors were identified using univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses.

Risk Factors 40

Risk Factors Hemorrhage Stroke Strokes 40

Open Heart

MARCH 1, 2024

Introduction Hypertension is the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and is implicated in half of all strokes and myocardial infarctions. Registered 12 October 2022. Both groups will input their HBPM results at 2-month intervals into a CASTOR-EDC survey.

Blood Pressure 40

Blood Pressure Education Hypertension Quality of Life 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We will provide education tailored to our identified populations including early recognition of stroke signs and symptoms, activation of EMS, stroke risk factors, and opportunities for treatment. We will partner with our Community Outreach department.

Nursing 40

Nursing Stroke Strokes Education 40

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

BACKGROUNDIn patients with acute ischemic stroke secondary to large vessel occlusion, achieving modified Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction (mTICI) 2c/3 (excellent recanalization) over mTICI 2b is associated with improved functional outcomes. P=0.036), were less likely to have a history of diabetes (aOR, 0.42;P=0.050) P=0.012).

Stroke 40

Stroke Strokes Thrombolysis Diabetes 40

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

There was no difference between the ALT and TNK cohorts in their baseline demographic characteristics or premorbid vascular risk factors. Using NIHSS (16 and above) as the outcome of interest – it is noted that the number needed to treat (NNT) in this subgroup was ‐27.

Thrombolysis 40

Thrombolysis Pharmacology Stroke Strokes 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Medical Therapy for Secondary Prevention and Long-Term Outcome in Patients With Myocardial Infarction With Nonobstructive Coronary Artery Disease. There is a trend toward these patients being younger — with a greater relative percentage of women — and fewer traditional cardiac risk factors. References: 1.

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Coronary Angiogram Plaque Thrombosis STEMI 109

Cardiology Update

JANUARY 31, 2024

Notably, comprehensive studies investigating temporal trends, clinical outcomes, and risk factors related to bleeding in the contemporary TAVR population are scarce. The CENTER2 study utilized a consolidated patient-level database from ten clinical studies, encompassing individuals who underwent TAVR between 2007 and 2022.

TAVR 118

TAVR Aortic valve Outcomes Aortic 118

Dr. Paddy Barrett

APRIL 5, 2024

Primordial prevention is changing the environment around you so you do not develop the risk factors for heart disease and, by extension, do not get the disease early in life. Blood Pressure Control High blood pressure is the risk factor associated with the greatest number of deaths worldwide. J Am Heart Assoc.

Heart Disease 119

Heart Disease Coronary Artery Disease Heart attacks Heart Attack 119

DAIC

JULY 17, 2024

The PRECISE clinical trial data, originally presented in late 2022, confirmed CTA + FFR CT increases diagnostic accuracy, reduces unnecessary testing and offers higher confidence in identifying patients needing treatment versus traditional testing (stress nuclear, stress echo, and invasive coronary angiography).

Coronary Artery Disease 105

Coronary Artery Disease Chest Pain Reimbursement Plaque 105

DAIC

MARCH 31, 2025

10 , 11 , 12 , 13 As healthcare systems increasingly adopt value-based care models, extending monitoring beyond 48 hours can improve patient outcomes, reduce missed diagnoses, and help contain healthcare resource utilization. Published March 24, 2022. Atrial fibrillation as an independent risk factor for stroke: The Framingham Study.

Arrhythmia 52

Arrhythmia Atrial Fibrillation Tachycardia Heart Failure 52

Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Peripartum car-diomyopathy with co-incident preeclampsia: a cohort study of clinical risk factors and outcomes among commercially in-sured women. I know it is just an afterload mismatch that has dilated her LV.Assured the family they need not panic, and she is going to have a good outcome if we control the BP tightly.

Cardiomyopathy 52

Cardiomyopathy Article Academic Outcomes 52

DAIC

JANUARY 23, 2024

5 Over my career as a cardiovascular surgeon, as well as an immunologist, I have witnessed how current treatments for ASCVD have led to considerable improvements in outcomes, yet many patients remain vulnerable to life-threatening cardiac events.1,6 mg) to reduce the risks of heart attack, stroke, coronary revascularization, and CV death.29

Cardiovascular Disease 111

Cardiovascular Disease Heart attacks Heart Attack Coronary Artery Disease 111

DAIC

JANUARY 19, 2024

formed a strategic collaboration for the development and commercialization of AVIM therapy for hypertensive pacemaker patients in July 2022. HTN accelerates the progression of atherosclerosis and leads to increased risk of major cardiac events like heart attack, heart failure, kidney disease and other end organ damage. Kowal, M.D.,

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Pacemaker Hypertension Blood Pressure Kidney Disease 105

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Background and Purpose:Well-developed collateral flow is reported to be associated with a reduction of infarct volume, successful reperfusion, and better functional outcome in acute ischemic stroke (AIS). for a favorable outcome in patients with PCAL (95% CI: 0.986 to 4.53, P=0.054). years, median NIHSS score 16 [15-18]) were included.

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Outcomes Risk Factors Stroke Strokes 40

DAIC

MAY 21, 2024

The study, “Comprehensive Cardiovascular Risk Factor Control with a Mobile Health Cardiovascular Risk Self-Management Program,” highlights the potential use of digital health technology in the comprehensive control of risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death and disability in the United States.

Blood Pressure 52

Blood Pressure Cholesterol Risk Factors BMI 52

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

According to time-dependent analysis, 9% is an optimal cut-off value for absolute LV-GLS in predicting the primary outcome after a 10-year follow-up. On competing risk regression analysis, absolute LV-GLS ≤ 9% was associated with a higher rate of primary endpoints (subhazard ratio: 2.66 [95% confidence interval: 1.96 vs -266.2;

Cardiomyopathy 40

Cardiomyopathy Sudden Cardiac Death Defibrillator Risk Factors 40