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Lowering Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Events by Treating Residual Inflammatory Risk

DAIC

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), caused by plaque buildup in arterial walls, is one of the leading causes of disability and death worldwide.1,2 1,2 ASCVD causes or contributes to conditions that include coronary artery disease (CAD), cerebrovascular disease, and peripheral vascular disease (inclusive of aortic aneurysm).3

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Abstract TP284: Transcriptome Profiling of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells in Moyamoya Disease

Stroke Journal

Objectives:Moyamoya Disease (MMD) is a progressive occlusive cerebrovascular disease with unknown etiology and pathogenesis. Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP284-ATP284, February 1, 2024. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were isolated and cryopreserved.

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American Stroke Association to Honor 11 Leading Scientists at International Stroke Conference ISC 2024

DAIC

Sacco Outstanding Stroke Research Mentor Award recognizes outstanding achievements in mentoring future generations of stroke researchers in the field of cerebrovascular disease. The Ralph L. Chimowitz will present his lecture, “Mentoring Clinical Stroke Researchers in Challenging Times,” on Feb. McCullough, M.D., Takuma Maeda, M.D.,

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Emergency Department Syncope Workup: After H and P, ECG is the Only Test Required for Every Patient.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Look for Vascular Etiology -- think of these while doing H and P: --Bleeding: ruptured AAA, GI bleed, ruptured ectopic pregnancy, other spontaneous bleed such as mesenteric aneurysms. Negative predictors included dementia, pacemaker, coronary revascularization, and cerebrovascular disease. Circulation. 16) Linzer M.