Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

AUGUST 24, 2023

The rate of incidentally discovered unruptured intracranial aneurysms has increased with the broad availability of neuroimaging. The determination of the risk of rupture of brain aneurysms is challenging. Several clinical scales for aneurysm rupture prediction have been developed.

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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

APRIL 1, 2024

Open repair of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) was characterized by significant risk of postoperative mortality and morbidity. The aim of this study was to determine the perioperative predictors of ear.

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Cardiovascular Diabetology

AUGUST 1, 2024

Triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index is an emerging surrogate indicator of insulin resistance, which has been demonstrated as a risk factor for various cardiovascular diseases including coronary syndrome, in-stent.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Aim:This study investigates the prevalence of isolated interventricular membranous septal (IVMS) aneurysms detected via echocardiography and assesses the associated stroke risk without other classical risk factors.Methods:We searched the echocardiography database at Mount Sinai Morningside from January 2017 to September 2023.

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

IntroductionIntracranial Aneurysm results from enlargement in the wall of a blood vessel in the brain, especially in the circle of Willis. It represents a high mortality and morbidity rate due to its risk of rupture causing Sub Arachnoid Hemorrhage which is a dangerous and life‐threatening condition. in Kenya and 44.4% in Nigeria.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Objective:Recanalized aneurysms may still recanalize despite a second coiling to prevent rupture. Factors related to recanalization following a second coiling for recanalized aneurysms have not yet been fully explored. months), 72 (38.3%) of 188 recanalized aneurysms developed major recanalization.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Background:Female gender is a well-established risk factor for intracranial aneurysms (IA), with women showing a 3:1 prevalence, 2:1 rupture risk, and higher aneurysm multiplicity. This risk has also been recapitulated in IA mouse models. Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A75-A75, February 1, 2025.

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Hypertension Journal

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

BACKGROUND:The pathophysiology of familial thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection (TAAD) is linked to genetic variants that affect aortic components. Hypertension, Ahead of Print.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

BACKGROUND:Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a potentially life-threatening vascular condition, but approved medical therapies to prevent AAA progression and rupture are currently lacking. Circulation, Ahead of Print. Sphingolipid metabolism disorders are associated with the occurrence and development of AAA.

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

5 ICSS‐ MRI study (International Carotid Stenting Study Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study), indicated that patients with periprocedural hemodynamic depression had decreased cerebral blood flow and increased the risk of new lesions in imaging.6 Additional risk factors (delirium vs no delirium) included a history of stroke (17.5%/7.8%),

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

High intensity signals on transcranial doppler, and comorbidities such as hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and hyperlipidemia were also found to have a higher risk of AIS.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Introduction:Pregnancy is a risk factor for subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). We aim to better understand this risk and its impact on in-hospital outcomes over a longitudinal time period in a large population based sample.Methods:We analyzed the 2000-2019 National Inpatient Sample, selecting for aneurysmal SAH (aSAH).

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Background and Issue:Providing stroke patient education is a fundamental core measure for all levels of stroke centers with a generalized focus of topics including activation of emergency medical services, need for follow up after discharge, medications prescribed at discharge, risk factors for stroke, warning signs and stroke symptoms.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Matching factors included age, gender, body mass index, and hypertension.Results:Among 3054 randomly selected participants (mean age 67.5 The presence of EPVS was linked to cerebral aneurysm (OR, 2.40; 95% CI, 1.5-4.0), women), 1465 (47.9%, mean age 69.6 years, 58% women) exhibited EPVS in their brain imaging. 2.0), smoking (OR, 1.3;

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Other factors, such as cerebral aneurysm (OR, 2.3; It might be associated with cerebrovascular risk factors. The presence of EPVS in basal ganglia was linked to higher white matter hyperintensity according to the Fazekas scale in deep white matter (OR, 1.4; 1.6), as well as global cortical atrophy (OR, 1.22; 95% CI, 1.1-1.4)

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

320 patients (24.4%) were treated endovascularly and 480 (36.6%) were treated via open surgical approach to treat vascular pathologies (AV malformations, dural AV fistulas, and aneurysms). Underlying coagulopathy and liver dysfunction are the strongest risk factors for mortality Median length of hospitalization was 9.7

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 31, 2013

No thromboembolism risks, not pleuritic, no radiation to the back. No cardiac risk factors, no cocaine use. A coronary aneurysm was found. Some of these MIs in young people are due to anomolies: aneurysm from a disorder known to be associated with coronary aneurysms (left out to maintain anonymity) in this case.

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

This unique case highlights the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of a patient with multiple vascular risk factors who suffered from strokes secondary to BHS.MethodsA 79‐year‐old man with a past medical history of peripheral artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, myocardial infarction with drug eluding stents (on dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT)), (..)

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 3, 2018

The full thickness infarction with LV aneurysm morphology places him at a higher risk for short and long term complications (e.g., Free wall rupture, VSD, Dresslers Syndrome, chronic CHF, anatomic LV aneurysm, LV thrombus, stroke, etc). It is unacceptable as an initial diagnosis in patient with risk factors for heart disease.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 19, 2020

The patient's heart had significant recovery: Echo : Estimated LVEF 32%, apical wall motion abnormality with diastolic distortion (LV aneurysm), suggestive of old MI. If there is any evidence of atherosclerosis, modifiable CAD risk factors should be treated aggressively. It was uncertain whether this represented: 1.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2022

He has no cardiovascular risk factors except smoking for 10 pack-years. Post-myocardial infarction (MI) ventricular septal defects are frequently seen in mid-anteroseptal and apical septal segments, whereas apex and the basal inferior segment are prone to aneurysm formation. His medical exam is unremarkable. What do you think ?

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Introduction:Cerebral aneurysm frequency in sickle cell disease (SCD) is higher than in the general population. Specific risk factors explaining this difference have not been previously explored. Inclusion: ages 6-45 years, study MRI and MRA of the brain, risk factor data collected. with aneurysms vs 113.2±12.3mmHg

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DAIC

JANUARY 22, 2024

Blood lipids such as cholesterol and triglycerides are causal risk factors for coronary heart disease as well as several other types of cardiovascular disease , such as aortic stenosis). While some genes have been associated with the risk of developing AAA disease, none is thought to cause an AAA by itself.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Initially, CHIP was identified as a risk factor for hematologic cancer, but recently, many studies have implicated it as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. CHIP is also considered a risk factor for subarachnoid hemorrhage. C57BL/6 CD45.1+/CD45.2- TET2-/- cells and 90% CD45.1+/CD45.2-

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DAIC

MARCH 11, 2025

The scientific statement, Sex Differences in Peripheral Vascular Disease, summarizes current knowledge of the differences between men and women with PVD; highlights disparities in risk factors, screening, treatment and outcomes; and outlines key research priorities to mitigate these disparities and promote health equity.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Background:According to the 2023 guidelines for the management of patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhages (SAH), early treatment of ruptured aneurysms reduces the risk of repeated bleeds and facilitates treatment of delayed cerebral ischemia. No differences were noted in the size or location of aneurysm.

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

BACKGROUNDCerebral aneurysms are common, but there is no blood test for their diagnosis. Cerebral aneurysms are diagnosed incidentally or upon rupture. Among patients with 1 family member with an aneurysm, we observed a 10‐fold reduction in death compared with the standard of care (0.21% versus 2.35%), with a threshold at $845.77.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Variables and prognosis were analysed based on the presence or absence of NCA, defined as previous stroke, transient ischaemic attack (TIA), or peripheral artery disease (PAD) [lower extremity artery disease (LEAD), carotid disease, previous lower limb vascular surgery, or abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)].

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Journal of the American Heart Association

APRIL 7, 2025

BackgroundSpontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is an increasingly recognized cause of acute coronary syndrome or sudden cardiac death, primarily affecting relatively young women (median age, 51 years) without typical cardiovascular risk factors.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

An exposome-wide association study was conducted using relative protein concentrations, adjusted for a range of classic, demographic, and lifestyle risk factors. In total, 222 separate proteins were predictors of all outcomes of interest in the protein model, and 86 were selected for the primary outcome specifically.

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DAIC

JANUARY 23, 2024

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 alone, more than 800,000 of these people are at risk of MI and for approximately 200,000 of them, this may well be their second life-threatening cardiac event.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Following confirmatory review of neurovascular imaging by at least two readers, relevant data on clinical characteristics, risk factor profile, tortuosity index, and anatomical extent of the vascular disease were ascertained from imaging review and clinical records. Concomitant intracranial or extracranial aneurysms were detected in 9.1%(Table

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DAIC

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Maintaining vascular health at every age supports overall health, quality of life, and longevity, yet more than seven in 10 doctors haven’t talked to their patients over the age of 50 about their risk for vascular disease, or their Strong Vessel Score [SVS Consumer Survey].

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Patients with bypass for all causes (eg, aneurysm, atherosclerotic disease, moyamoya disease) were included. Propensity scorematched analysis matched cardiovascular risk factors and compared women and men in bypass patency.RESULTS:Of 357 patients, 141 were men (39.5%) and 216 were women (60.5%) with average age of 49.016.7

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 9, 2023

Repeat CT angio chest (not CT coronary, unclear what protocol) showed possible LAD aneurysm and thrombus. Finally, coronary angiography was performed (at least 5 days after presentation) which confirmed LAD aneurysm with large thrombus burden, TIMI 0 flow, thrombectomy performed. No further cath details available.

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Open Heart

MARCH 22, 2025

Objective Historical reductions in cardiovascular disease (CVD) due to lifestyle and treatment improvements are now threatened by factors such as increasing obesity and diabetes, but the relative importance of different risk factors varies by CVD condition.

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Journal of Clinical Investigation - Cardiology

AUGUST 1, 2024

Aortic aneurysms, particularly abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs), exhibit sex differences, with higher prevalence and severity in males than females, both in humans and experimental mouse models. In fact, male sex has been considered as the most potent nonmodifiable risk factor for AAA. In this issue of the JCI, Mu et al.

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