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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.
Digging through decades of data from PubMed, Embase, and ClinicalTrials.gov, researchers pooled all relevant articles published through June 2024 (108k patients) and found that a combination lipid-lowering therapy (LLT) of statins plus ezetimibe led to significantly better CV outcomes compared to statin monotherapy.
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. The study was looking for improvement in functional outcomes at 90 days.
milla1cf Tue, 02/13/2024 - 17:52 February 13, 2024 — RapidAI , the global leader in developing Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) and clinical workflow solutions to combat life-threatening neurovascular, cardiac, and vascular diseases, today announced the publication of the TIMELESS trial in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).
The study was published online on May 3, 2024, in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. A stroke often leads to motor impairment, which is traditionally linked to the extent of damage to the corticospinal tract (CST), a crucial brain pathway for motor control.
milla1cf Mon, 01/29/2024 - 11:00 January 29, 2024 — The Society of Thoracic Surgeons has released late-breaking research scheduled for presentation at the 2024 Annual Meeting taking place January 27 - 29 in San Antonio.
The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) is preparing for HRX 2024, the third annual event of its kind, which will be held from September 5-7, 2024, in Atlanta, GA, gathering cardiovascular health innovators together to explore discoveries and advance partnerships between medicine and technology. On Thursday, Sept. On Thursday, Sept.
Stroke recovery is a challenging process that extends for months after hospital discharge. To improve outcomes and be in compliance with new regulations, it's crucial to better identify and address these issues during the recovery period. After the stroke, I had new prescriptions, and this was the first obstacle for me.
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.
milla1cf Mon, 05/20/2024 - 08:00 May 20, 2024 — Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Acute Stroke Ready Certification. To achieve certification, OMC-Baton Rouge underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite.
Getty Images milla1cf Mon, 02/12/2024 - 15:14 February 12, 2024 — VST Bio Corp. Getty Images milla1cf Mon, 02/12/2024 - 15:14 February 12, 2024 — VST Bio Corp. Histological analysis at 72 hours post-stroke confirmed a significant reduction of edema and area of necrosis in both early and delayed therapy groups.
Getty Images milla1cf Mon, 01/29/2024 - 14:24 January 29, 2024 — Despite national guidelines recommending surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) for patients under age 65 with severe aortic stenosis , many hospitals are still opting for a nonsurgical approach in patients under 60—possibly with poorer survival rates.
tim.hodson Tue, 11/19/2024 - 15:57 Nov. 18, 2024 — Abbott recently announced new data for the Amplatzer Amulet Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) Occluder to treat people with atrial fibrillation (AFib) who are at an increased risk of stroke. 16-18, 2024). vs. 90.9%). vs. 83.3%).
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.
Müller milla1cf Wed, 05/01/2024 - 12:07 May 1, 2024 — In an ischemic stroke, an artery in the brain is blocked by blood clots and the brain cells can no longer be supplied with blood as a result. Image courtesy of University Hospital Bonn (UKB) / R.
7-9, and is a world premier meeting for researchers and clinicians dedicated to the science of stroke and brain health. 7-9, and is a world premier meeting for researchers and clinicians dedicated to the science of stroke and brain health. The meeting will be held in Phoenix, Feb. The meeting will be held in Phoenix, Feb.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP83-ATP83, February 1, 2024. Background:The success of post-stroke rehabilitation depends on the cooperation of many components such as: severity of the stroke, speed with which treatment begins, skills of the rehabilitation team, cooperation of the survivor with family and friends.
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 christine.book Tue, 06/18/2024 - 11:22 June 18, 2024 — At least 6 in 10 adults in an older, more diverse U.S. This includes a doubling of stroke rates.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP98-ATMP98, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Functional outcomes after acute stroke (AS) are related to the initial neurological severity. We defined MNS as a score of ≤5 points on the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue 1 , Page 50-58, January 1, 2024. BACKGROUND:The effect of marine omega-3 PUFAs on risk of stroke remains unclear.METHODS:We investigated the associations between circulating and tissue omega-3 PUFA levels and incident stroke (total, ischemic, and hemorrhagic) in 29 international prospective cohorts.
milla1cf Tue, 04/30/2024 - 13:03 April 30, 2024 — The expanding use of transcatheter technologies has changed the landscape in the treatment of valvular disease in adult cardiac patients, with valve surgery rapidly shifting to more complex interventions frequently involving other concomitant procedures. and 4.1%, respectively.
The module delivers perfusion imaging analysis directly within the interventional suite to promote greater clinical confidence, workflow efficiency, and potentially improve patient outcomes. “We We are pleased to expand our stroke AI imaging portfolio, the broadest in the industry, to include this new module. stroke patients.”
Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 4, Issue 6 , November 1, 2024. Data on patients with acute ischemic stroke from the Third China National Stroke Registry were analyzed. Patients with preexisting heart diseases had higherprevalence of moderate or severe stroke at admission (4.7%
milla1cf Wed, 02/28/2024 - 19:59 February 28, 2024 — Royal Philips , a global leader in health technology, announced major enhancements to its Image Guided Therapy System – Azurion – with the launch of its new Azurion neuro biplane system. The faster stroke is treated, the better the potential outcome.
Getty Images milla1cf Mon, 02/12/2024 - 15:22 February 12, 2024 — Sensome , a company pioneering the connected medical device revolution with the world’s smallest biological tissue sensor, announced today enrollment of the first patients into a feasibility clinical study using the Clotild Smart Guidewire in peripheral artery disease (PAD).
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP91-ATMP91, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) carries a high risk of neurologic complications, with estimates of arterial ischemic stroke (AIS) to be between 5 and 30%. Stroke presentation, treatment and outcomes are shown in Table 2.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP53-AWMP53, February 1, 2024. However, the role of neighborhood deprivation in long-term outcomes following acute brain injury remains understudied. 2.72) greater risk of unfavorable outcomes (test-for-trend p<0.001).Conclusion:Our 1.86) and 107% (OR 2.07, 95% CI 1.58-2.72)
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AHUP3-AHUP3, February 1, 2024. However, the role of neighborhood deprivation in long-term outcomes following acute brain injury remains understudied. 2.72) greater risk of unfavorable outcomes (test-for-trend p<0.001).Conclusion:Our 1.86) and 107% (OR 2.07, 95% CI 1.58-2.72)
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP96-ATP96, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Recent studies in adults have reported an association between neighborhood-level deprivation, infarct volume and outcome. However, this is yet to be investigated in pediatric arterial ischemic stroke (AIS). years [IQR 1.0-12.7]).
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP230-ATP230, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Atrial fibrillation (AF) and cancer are both independently associated with worse outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke. Few studies have evaluated the impact of AF on outcomes of cancer-related stroke.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP163-ATP163, February 1, 2024. Background and aims:Recent studies suggest that oral anticoagulant (OAC) use prior to stroke is associated with better functional outcomes after ischaemic stroke, but worse outcomes after non-traumatic intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH).
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP203-AWP203, February 1, 2024. A total of 4353 patients who underwent endovascular treatment for acute ischemic stroke between January 2016 and December 2020 were included in the study. Results:Of the 4353 patients included in the study, 1520 patients (34.9%) achieved good outcome.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP143-AWP143, February 1, 2025. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) provides a means to assess these symptoms, capturing aspects of health often missed by clinician-reported assessments. The median mRS of both CVT and ischemic stroke patients was 1 [IQR 0,1]. female, 74.7%
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A125-A125, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Managing post-acute hemorrhagic stroke care is complex and necessitates close follow-up and coordination. Ninety-day modified Rankin Scale (mRS) evaluated functional outcomes analyzed using a proportional odds logistic regression.
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.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP246-AWP246, February 1, 2024. Introduction:The CHA2DS2-VASC score is used to predict stroke in people with atrial fibrillation (AF). CHA2DS2-VASC score (ranging from 0-9) was estimated based on comorbidities documented in hospital data as of the time of acute stroke/TIA.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP58-ATMP58, February 1, 2024. Objectives:To determine the relationship between patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and volumetric biomarkers assessed on clinical imaging in acute ischemic stroke (AIS).Background:AIS Background:AIS is a leading cause of long-term disability.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP77-ATP77, February 1, 2024. had worse outcomes. had worse outcomes. Figure)Conclusions:mRS, BI, and NIHSS outcomes as early as days 2 and 4 post-stroke correlate strongly with their longterm, 3m outcome rank ordering but only moderately with their absolute values.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A79-A79, February 1, 2024. Background:Stroke outcomes may be changing over time with improved acute stroke therapy, secondary prevention, and post-acute care. At the same time, stroke mortality has declined suggesting more people are living with stroke disability.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP272-AWP272, February 1, 2024. Background:Estimated glucose disposal rate (eGDR), a simple and noninvasive measure of insulin resistance, has been proven to be an independent risk factor for first-time stroke and all-cause mortality. 1.51; P<0.01) functional outcome at one year.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP164-AWP164, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Patients who have had hemorrhagic strokes experience psychological and functional deficits after hospital discharge. Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) can also impact outcomes.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP113-ATP113, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Screening for dysphagia is vital in post-stroke care, with the Yale Swallow Protocol being a widely recognized tool. The primary outcome was the rate of passing the Yale Swallow Protocol screening, with data stratified by race.
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP5-AWP5, February 1, 2024. Background:Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the risk factors for acute ischemic stroke, usually leading to poor prognosis. While DM can reduce the effect of intravenous thrombolysis, metformin can have a positive outcome on AIS patients.
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP11-AWP11, February 1, 2025. Studies aiming to assess the outcomes of thrombolysis after ischemic stroke in LMIC were selected. Outcomes of interest included functional independence (90-day mRS 0-2), symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage (sICH) and all-cause mortality at 90 days.
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