DAIC

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Findings from the highly-anticipated MOST (Multi-Arm Optimization of Stroke Thrombolysis) trial were presented on the first day of the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference, ISC 2024, being held through Feb. A lot of our approaches in stroke treatment were learned from how we treat heart attacks.

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American College of Cardiology

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Hypertension represents a major modifiable risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD), heart failure (HF), stroke, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and dementia.

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Image courtesy of the UT Health Science Center milla1cf Thu, 02/15/2024 - 13:16 February 15, 2024 — Research findings in a clinical trial led by a professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center ’s College of Nursing are likely to dramatically change care and improve outcomes for patients suffering from acute stroke.

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CardiacWire

MARCH 26, 2025

And fewer strokes (OR: 0.83). Above all else, these results support the current guidelines that recommend adding ezetimibe to statin therapy when patient LDL-C targets arent met, yet a 2023 AHA study found only 4.4% Combination LLT patients showed Greater baseline LDL-C reduction (mean difference, 12.96 Lower MACE risk (OR: 0.82).

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Stroke Journal

AUGUST 19, 2024

Stroke, Ahead of Print. INTRODUCTION:Stroke can have profound psychosocial health implications.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP39-ATMP39, February 1, 2025. Obtaining consent for participation in acute stroke trials is particularly challenging due to the time pressure of delivering immediate treatment. As a result, patients are often not able to provide informed consent to participate in clinical trials.

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Science Daily - Heart Disease

JUNE 10, 2024

The study examines the potential impact of widespread adoption of the PREVENT equations, which were released by the American Heart Association in November 2023 to update physicians' go-to calculators for assessing patients' 10-year risk of heart attack or stroke.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP174-AWP174, February 1, 2025. There have been 27 guidelines published in the last 4 years (2020-2023), which were responsible for 709 recommendations (27,83%). Introduction:Clinical guidelines have become an essential tool for updating medical professionals.

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DAIC

JANUARY 24, 2025

This underuse of anticoagulants for stroke prevention has been cited as one of the greatest public health issues facing cardiovascular patients 6. Many doctors are put in the unfortunate position of having to weigh the risk of stroke against the risk of bleeding for their patients with AFib, said Christian T.

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American Heart News - Heart News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

30, 2023) — The American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC), along with several other leading medical associations, have issued a new guideline for preventing and optimally managing atrial. DALLAS and WASHINGTON (Nov.

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CardiacWire

JANUARY 22, 2025

To tackle this problem, researchers compared Veterans Affairs data on 2 million T2D patients (2017-2023) taking either GLP-1s , DPP4is, SGLT2is, or usual care antihyperglycemics over a 3.68 As expected, GLP-1s reduced MI risk by 9%, cardiac arrest by 22%, incident HF by 11%, ischemic stroke by 7%, and hemorrhagic stroke by 14%.

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Obesity Cardiac Arrest Dementia Outcomes 59

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP137-AWP137, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Many national initiatives have focused on increasing public awareness of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) symptoms because earlier treatment is associated with improved outcomes. From 2014-2023, there was a downward trend in the early LKWA0-4.5

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Circulation

JANUARY 24, 2024

METHODS:The AHA, through its Epidemiology and Prevention Statistics Committee, continuously monitors and evaluates sources of data on heart disease and stroke in the United States and globally to provide the most current information available in the annual Statistical Update with review of published literature through the year before writing.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Many national initiatives focus on promoting early hospital arrival of patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) because treatment effectiveness is time-dependent. From 2014 to 2023, there was a significant downtrend in the early LKWA 0 to 4.5 (61%46%) to 24, and >24 hours.

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DAIC

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Not available in all countries Achieving Class III Shonin clearance in Japan – the second largest stroke market in the world – as the only advanced stroke imaging platform for support of mechanical thrombectomy determination.

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Stroke Journal

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Stroke, Ahead of Print. The cerebellum and primary motor cortex (M1) have been suggested as targets for neuromodulation of balance and motor recovery after stroke. years; 10 women, 12 ischemic) were enrolled between December 2020 and January 2023. points ([95% CI, 2.7–18.6],P=0.009) P=0.009) and 14.2 points ([95% CI, 1.2–27.2],P=0.032)

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MARCH 25, 2025

We analyzed SUA concentration and lipid profile, along with relevant clinical data, to assess their impact on the occurrence of ischemic stroke (IS) in NAF patients. We analyzed SUA concentration and lipid profile, along with relevant clinical data, to assess their impact on the occurrence of ischemic stroke (IS) in NAF patients.

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Journal of the American Heart Association

MARCH 7, 2025

Mitral transcatheter edgetoedge repair could alter patient management.Methods and ResultsWe systematically reviewed PubMed/Medline, Scopus, and Cochrane Library until January 2023, including studies assessing transcatheter edgetoedge repair in patients with severe mitral regurgitation and cardiogenic shock.

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DAIC

APRIL 30, 2024

Analysis of 13,587 patients undergoing isolated tricuspid valve surgery from 2017 to 2023 revealed a 5.5% The majority require explant of the TAVR device and SAVR, which significantly increases the risk of operative mortality and stroke. in 2023, of which 60% included double valve replacements, and 25% involved concomitant CABG.

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DAIC

MAY 16, 2024

Additionally, this risk was higher among Black American adults than white American adults, according to a study funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), part of the National Institutes of Health. Over a period of 9.5 years 24% of Black adults developed the condition compared with 15.9% of white adults.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

A 90-something year old woman presented with an acute mild stroke. link] == MY Comment , by K EN G RAUER, MD ( 11/11 /2023 ): == From a learning standpoint — I LOVED this case because it illustrates in many ways how some patients simply "do not read the textbook before they come to the ED". This was shown to me in real time.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP65-ATP65, February 1, 2025. Background and Purpose:In 2023, High Point Medical Center implemented a quality improvement initiative to enhance outcomes for hospitalized patients experiencing strokes. The number of patients receiving intervention quadrupled by the end of quarter four.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP32-ATMP32, February 1, 2025. Using data from GWTG-Stroke, researchers previously reported that, after minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 0-3), the use of aspirin-clopidogrel for stroke prevention is highly variable despite guideline recommendations. from 2019 to 2023.

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DAIC

DECEMBER 13, 2023

milla1cf Wed, 12/13/2023 - 10:24 December 13, 2023 — A new artificial intelligence (AI) model designed by Scripps Research scientists could help clinicians better screen patients for atrial fibrillation (or AFib)—an irregular, fast heartbeat that is associated with stroke and heart failure.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP71-ATP71, February 1, 2025. Background:The US Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC) Paul Coverdell National Acute Stroke Program (PCNASP) supports state-based efforts to enhance stroke care quality. Overall, in-hospital mortality decreased between 2021-2023.Conclusions:We

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ADP9-ADP9, February 1, 2025. Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disabilities and is largely preventable (80%). Evidence indicates that patients receiving care from stroke specialized nurses, including nurse-led stroke prevention, show better outcomes.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP152-ATP152, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Effective care transition for ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke patients post-hospital discharge is critical. Early follow-up helps adjust treatment plans, reducing stroke recurrence.

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DAIC

DECEMBER 18, 2023

milla1cf Mon, 12/18/2023 - 15:43 December 18, 2023 — The Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at The Mount Sinai Hospital has received the highest possible three-star recognition in all of the cardiac surgery categories in the 2020-2023 Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) report. The Mount Sinai Hospital is on the U.S.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP81-AWP81, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Factors contributing to stroke coordinator turnover include not understanding the role of the coordinator, not enough time to do all the things of a stroke coordinator, sufficient resources, and stroke coordinator peer support (1).

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DAIC

JUNE 19, 2024

While the spotlight in 2023 shone on developments around Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), away from the limelight a quiet revolution in AI was taking place, which promises to transform the way we diagnose, manage, and treat cardiovascular diseases, the world’s leading cause of death.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ADP42-ADP42, February 1, 2025. Introduction:The transitional period from hospital discharge to the community for stroke survivors is a vulnerable time as patients navigate healthcare systems with their new impairments. The control group included patients not enrolled in the program.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP94-ATP94, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Inpatient stroke alerts requiring an in-person neurologist to assess and evaluate patients for thrombolytic therapy may contribute to delays in evaluation and treatment. A new inhouse stroke alert process was implemented in two phases.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP61-ATP61, February 1, 2025. Background:Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) constitutes 10% of all strokes and is the most fatal and debilitating subtype. Unlike ischemic stroke, treatment strategies for ICH have not advanced as rapidly, resulting in limited adoption of specialized care metrics.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP308-AWP308, February 1, 2025. This population faces significant health and socioeconomic disparities, including elevated stroke risk. In 2023, 415 Native Americans responded to a post-campaign survey to evaluate impact. In Montana, Native Americans comprise approximately 6.5%

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP24-ATP24, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Mobile Stroke Units (MSUs) are proven to shorten the time between stroke recognition and thrombolysis resulting to better patient outcomes and are deemed safe and cost-effective.

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DAIC

APRIL 24, 2024

Eighty percent of heart attacks and strokes are preventable. partially because its key risk factor, high blood pressure, is a ‘silent killer,’ and most patients have no symptoms before their first heart attack or stroke. Yet, CVD remains the leading cause of death in the U.S.,

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP136-ATP136, February 1, 2025. Once these post-stroke patients have been identified, they are given a personalized monitoring plan depending on the individuals risk factors, the personalized care and rehabilitation plans are tracked and followed.

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