American Heart News - Heart News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Research Highlights: An analysis of more than 1,300 stroke survivors found that women were less likely than their male counterparts to take medications, such as cholesterol-lowering statins and blood thinning medications to prevent blood clots, to.

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Science Daily - Stroke

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Doctors and pharmacists treating people with blood thinners can reduce the rate of inappropriate dosing -- as well as blood clots and strokes that can result from it -- using an electronic patient management system, a study suggests. Direct oral anticoagulants can be incorrectly prescribed up to 20% of the time.

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DAIC

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

4] "Many patients taking antiplatelet therapy are simply not prescribed anticoagulants because of the fear of bleeding, leaving them without protection from the risk of stroke,” said Dan Bloomfield, MD, chief medical officer of Anthos Therapeutics. incidence rate for rivaroxaban to a 3.5% incidence rate for abelacimab 150 mg). [1] vs 4.6%).

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

JANUARY 2, 2025

However, the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 surprised doctors and scientists by causing an unusually large percentage of patients to experience vascular complicationsissues related to blood flow, such as blood clots, heart attacks, and strokes.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

AUGUST 20, 2024

Platelets are circulating cell fragments known to clump up and form blood clots that stop bleeding in injured vessels.

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DAIC

MAY 16, 2024

Photo/University of Cincinnati milla1cf Thu, 05/16/2024 - 15:31 May 16, 2024 — A new University of Cincinnati study provides more insight into how few patients have severe ischemic strokes compared to the total stroke patient population in the region.

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American Heart News - Stroke News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Research Highlights: Hospital beds for stroke patients are typically elevated at the head, however, a flat head position before surgical removal of a blood clot in the brain (thrombectomy) may lead to better outcomes. Results from a multicenter trial.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

JANUARY 30, 2025

Flossing your teeth at least once a week may be linked to a lower risk of stroke caused by a blood clot blocking brain blood flow and irregular heartbeats, according to a preliminary study presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025, held in Los Angeles, Feb.

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Science Daily - Heart Disease

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Researchers have analysed the effects of seven different hormone treatments for menopausal symptoms on the risk of blood clots, stroke and heart attack. The study, which involved around one million women aged between 50 and 58, is the largest and most comprehensive study of currently prescribed hormonal substances in the world.

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DAIC

MAY 1, 2024

Müller milla1cf Wed, 05/01/2024 - 12:07 May 1, 2024 — In an ischemic stroke, an artery in the brain is blocked by blood clots and the brain cells can no longer be supplied with blood as a result. Image courtesy of University Hospital Bonn (UKB) / R.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Doctors and pharmacists treating people with blood thinners can reduce the rate of inappropriate dosing—as well as blood clots and strokes that can result from it—using an electronic patient management system, a study suggests.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a fast and irregular heart rhythm that, left untreated, can lead to blood clots, stroke and heart failure. It's the most common type of arrhythmia, a potentially serious condition in which the heart beats too quickly, too slowly or in an irregular pattern.

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MIBHS

JANUARY 15, 2025

This damage accelerates the formation of plaques, leading to atherosclerosisa condition where arteries narrow and harden, restricting blood flow. Increased Blood Clot Risk: Smoking enhances the bloods clotting tendency, raising the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP110-ATMP110, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Conventional thromboembolic stroke model requires ligation of the ECA, which is problematic for research of thrombolytic agents because cerebral blood flow is different from human stroke. A blood clot (0.86

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Image courtesy of the UT Health Science Center milla1cf Thu, 02/15/2024 - 13:16 February 15, 2024 — Research findings in a clinical trial led by a professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center ’s College of Nursing are likely to dramatically change care and improve outcomes for patients suffering from acute stroke.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Antithrombotic agents (blood thinners), which prevent blood clots from forming, are widely used to prevent thromboembolic events such as ischemic stroke and myocardial infarction.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

OCTOBER 16, 2024

New research published in the Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases confirms that strokes thought to happen in older adults are possible in the younger (defined as 18–50 years old) population.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

MARCH 5, 2025

AFib (short for atrial fibrillation), a common heart rhythm disorder in adults, can have disastrous consequences, including life-threatening blood clots and stroke if left undetected or untreated.

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Minimally invasive procedures are a key part of the diagnosis and treatment pathway for stroke , where every minute counts in conserving the patient’s quality-of-life. Together, I am confident we can continue to reduce the impact of stroke, helping more patients to recover faster and reducing long-term impact on their health.”

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

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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DAIC

APRIL 4, 2024

Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO) procedures are done to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation by sealing off the left atrial appendage, preventing the formation of blood clots.

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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

APRIL 21, 2024

Stroke is often due to sudden loss of blood supply to a region of the brain which usually results in paralysis of a part of the body. Stroke could also be due to bleeding into a part of the brain. Strokes and heart disease are linked together in various ways. Stroke can occur after a heart attack as well.

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Results will be presented at the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association ( AHA / ASA ) International Stroke Conference ( ISC ) 2024 in Phoenix. Results will be presented at the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association ( AHA / ASA ) International Stroke Conference ( ISC ) 2024 in Phoenix.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 26, 2024

Stroke, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:The dynamics of blood clot (combination of Hb [hemoglobin], fibrin, and a higher concentration of aggregated red blood cells) formation within the hematoma of an intracerebral hemorrhage is not well understood.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP214-ATP214, February 1, 2024. In-silico evaluation (computer simulated analysis in a virtual stroke model) has the potential to test and optimize large number of stent-retriever design variations in a relatively time and cost-effective manner.

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue S2 , November 1, 2023. In‐silico evaluation (computer simulated analysis in a virtual stroke model) has the potential to test and optimize large number of stent‐retriever design variations in a relatively time and cost‐effective manner.

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DAIC

MARCH 26, 2024

The CINA-iPE algorithm identifies lung blood clots detected during routine CT scans for entirely different health conditions. Unsuspected pulmonary embolism is a common finding in routine CT scans of the chest, but as little as 25% of emboli are reported during the initial interpretation.

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DAIC

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Early treatment of persistent AF can reduce the risk of blood clots, stroke, and heart failure, and may prevent the disease from becoming permanent. Unlike paroxysmal AF, which describes symptoms that last for seven days or fewer, persistent AF is a sustained arrhythmia that lasts for more than a week 1.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP268-ATP268, February 1, 2025. 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.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP123-AWP123, February 1, 2024. Background:Cisternal score (CISCO), which is calculated based on quantification of blood clot in basal cisterns, has been shown to have good accuracy in predicting ventriculoperitoneal shunt requirement in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH).

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Science Daily - Heart Disease

AUGUST 28, 2023

New research details the first oral drug for the treatment of a type of high cholesterol -- called Lp(a) -- that is a potentially more dangerous version of the so called 'bad' cholesterol, LDL, because it is stickier and may be more likely to cause blockages and blood clots in your arteries.

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DAIC

DECEMBER 8, 2023

If untreated, AFib can lead to or exacerbate heart failure, and it significantly increases a person’s risk of stroke. This device sits in the heart’s left atrial appendage, where blood clots often form, to prevent them from getting into the bloodstream. For example, kidney disease is not included in CHA 2 DS 2 -VASc. “The

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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

APRIL 25, 2024

In atrial fibrillation, due to the poor contractions of the upper chambers, blood clots can form in the upper chambers. Part of this clot can break away and move into the blood circulation. The clot travels along the blood vessels and may block any one of them.

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Dr. Sanjay Gupta

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Coronary artery embolism – In this scenario, a blood clot which forms elsewhere goes down a coronary artery, causing a blockage but by the time we do the angiogram, the clot has dissipated and we see unobstructed vessels. myocarditis), and blood clotting disorders.

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AMS Cardiology

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In some cases, AFib can also increase the risk of stroke, blood clots and heart failure. Here are some of the most common: Medication – Your doctor may prescribe medications like blood thinners to reduce the risk of blood clots and control heart rate and rhythm. How Do You Know If You Have AFib?

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue S2 , November 1, 2023. He was admitted to the stroke service for work‐up of his abnormal brain vasculature. IntroductionBilateral internal carotid arteries (ICAs), vertebral arteries (VAs), and basilar artery chronic total occlusion is an exceedingly rare condition.

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SoftCath

JUNE 20, 2021

Identify accumulated blood clots that can result in heart diseases, cancer, or emphysema. Also, the technology helps in stroke detection by enabling the software to find large vessel occlusions that can further cause a stroke. The procedure is simple, painless, and takes significantly less time to conduct.

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