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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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Chromosome 10q24.32 Variants Associate With Brain Arterial Diameters in Diverse Populations: A Genome?Wide Association Study

Journal of the American Heart Association

BackgroundBrain arterial diameters (BADs) are novel imaging biomarkers of cerebrovascular disease, cognitive decline, and dementia. Brain arterial diameters for 13 segments were measured and averaged to obtain a global measure of BADs as well as the posterior and anterior circulations.

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International Stroke Conference 2024 to Present High-Profile Late-Breaking Science

DAIC

Image courtesy: ASA/AHA christine.book Mon, 01/22/2024 - 18:03 January 23, 2024 — Focused on delivering the latest scientific advancements and new treatments in cerebrovascular diseases and brain health science from around the world, this year's International Stroke Conference, ISC 2024 , will be held Feb. 7-9 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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