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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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How to Prevent an Atrial Fibrillation Attack

AMS Cardiology

In some cases, AFib can also increase the risk of stroke, blood clots and heart failure. Control Underlying Medical Conditions – If you have diabetes, high blood pressure or other medical conditions that increase your risk of AFib, it’s crucial to manage them properly. How Do You Know If You Have AFib?

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How to Prevent Peripheral Artery Disease

AMS Cardiology

Antiplatelet medicines help to reduce the risk of blood clots while statins help to lower blood cholesterol levels and stabilize plaque in the arteries. Medications – Medications play a crucial role in managing PAD symptoms.

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Early Rhythm Control, Lifestyle Modification and More Tailored Stroke Risk Assessment Are Top Goals in Managing Atrial Fibrillation

DAIC

This device sits in the heart’s left atrial appendage, where blood clots often form, to prevent them from getting into the bloodstream.

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Understanding an Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

MIBHS

Beta-blockers , which slow the heart rate and reduce blood pressure. Anticoagulants to prevent blood clots. Blood Clots: An enlarged heart is more prone to developing blood clots, which can lead to stroke or pulmonary embolism. Antiarrhythmics to help manage abnormal heart rhythms.

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Alcohol and Heart Health: Understanding the Impact of Drinking on Your Heart

MIBHS

Blood Clots and Abnormal Heart Rhythms While some research suggests that moderate drinking might help prevent blood clots, excessive alcohol use can have the opposite effect. Over time, this can contribute to heart failure and other serious complications.

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A potentially transformative treatment for POTS/Long COVID.

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Happily my hospital agreed and we started offering some of our patients regular IV saline infusions via peripheral cannula (we do not put ports in because there is a much higher risk of blood clots and infections with something that remains in the patient).

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