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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

Introduction:Xylitol, a sugar alcohol with a global market estimated at 161,500 metric tons, has been linked to increased thrombosis and risk of stroke and heart attack. fasting blood glucose was 103 13 mg/dL, HDL cholesterol was 49 10 mg/dL, and triglycerides were 173 63 mg/dL. The mean BMI was 35.2 kg/m2, HbA1c was 5.9% 0.4,

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The Texas Heart Institute Collaborates on Multi-institutional DOD Grant to Develop Novel Left Ventricular Assist Device

DAIC

As an alternative therapeutic option, LVAD heart pumps have been implanted to help patients with end-stage heart failure sustain blood circulation in the body. However, there are shortcomings associated with LVAD implantation: complications include infection, blood clotting (thrombosis), stroke and bleeding.

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Advanced Vascular Care

AMS Cardiology

Total loss of circulation can lead to gangrene and loss of a limb. Spider Veins: Small red or purple bursts on your knees, calves or thighs caused by swollen capillaries (small blood vessels). Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) : A blood clot occurring in a deep vein. Damaged valves within the veins cause this.