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Mass screening for atrial fibrillation does not prevent stroke in older adults, research finds

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Mass screening for atrial fibrillation using ECG together with heart failure biomarker does not prevent ischemic stroke or systemic embolism (blood clot) in older adults aged 75–76 years over 5 years follow-up, according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line Session at this year's ESC Congress 2024 in London, UK (30 Aug–2 Sept).

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Abstract TP268: Xylitol, Xylose, and MicroRNAs Associated with Thrombosis and the Clotting Cascade in a Multi-Omics Cross-Sectional Study of Adults at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes and Stroke

Stroke Journal

MicroRNAs (miRs) have been associated with thrombosis and the blood clotting cascade and can provide additional insight about pathogenesis or biomarkers to help establish safe dietary intake guidelines. However, multiomics studies of both xylitol metabolites and these miRs in humans have not been done.

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The Ultimate Guide to Sleep and Cardiovascular Health

Physiologically Speaking

There is a considerable temporal variation in blood pressure, blood clotting, and endothelial function. One well-known example of cardiovascular circadian rhythms is the fact that our blood pressure drops during the night, or so called blood pressure dipping.