Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue S2 , November 1, 2023. IntroductionClinical risk factors and co‐morbidities in obese male and female ischemic stroke patients with a history of smoking may contribute to differing stroke outcomes.

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MIBHS

JULY 31, 2024

Here are some of the major ways in which chronic stress negatively impacts cardiovascular health: High Blood Pressure When you experience stress, your body releases hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, which cause your heart rate and blood pressure to spike.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 30, 2024

Obesity is one of the biggest global health concerns we face today. Obesity is also a key driver of risk for cardiovascular disease. Although there are many factors linked to obesity, one factor is certain: excess caloric intake leads to an excess in the energy balance. Obesity (Silver Spring). Lancet Healthy Longev.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP141-AWP141, February 1, 2025. Background:A recent prospective study reported that myocardial infarction (MI) was present in nearly half of ischemic stroke patients with substantially elevated troponin, with 1 in 5 having a type 1 MI. In suspected stroke patients, 26.1% (95% CI, 20.9-32.2%)

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Wellnest

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Insufficient or interrupted sleep can affect blood pressure and increase the risk of heart attacks, stroke, diabetes, and other cardiovascular diseases. High blood pressure and heart disease are related to insomnia. They also have an increased risk of having a stroke or a heart attack.

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GEMMS

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

It encompasses several factors, including the strength and efficiency of the heart, the flexibility and health of the blood vessels, and the ability of the cardiovascular system to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the body’s tissues. Moreover, a healthy heart contributes to improved overall fitness, endurance, and quality of life.

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MIBHS

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Sleep deprivation or poor sleep can lead to an increased risk of developing conditions such as hypertension, heart disease, stroke, and irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias). Blood Pressure Regulation Adequate sleep helps regulate blood pressure, a vital factor in heart health.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 16, 2024

Overweight/Obesity. Falling into the class of obesity with a BMI of greater than 30 makes this more likely, but so also does having excess visceral fat deposition with significant metabolic consequences at a BMI less than 30. Weight Loss Potential With Obesity Medications. ” here is what I tell them. “See.

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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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DAIC

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

24 will focus on the following three current guideline updates: American College of Cardiology (ACC)/American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines 2023 Atrial Fibrillation Guideline - Pharmacology II: Strokes vs. Bleeds, What Do the Guidelines Tell Us About Practical Management in A-fib? The Guidelines Sessions at ACC.24

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CardiacWire

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Prevention & Detection – Boosted by GLP-1 obesity buzz and the fact that cardiovascular outcome trends have been headed in the wrong direction, AHA 2023 placed a greater focus on prevention. Depending on who you talk to, we could be headed towards a completely new anticoagulation standard of care.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

low cholesterol), the total score can easily be taken to greater than 10 with other risk factors, including high blood pressure, obesity, inactivity, smoking etc. Overweight but not obese and a systolic blood pressure of 135 mmHg (Not very high but certainly not ideal). For Reference Lp(a) is Normal.

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MIBHS

MARCH 15, 2025

Understanding the effects of alcohol on heart disease, blood pressure, and heart muscle function is essential for making informed decisions about alcohol intake. How Alcohol Affects Heart Function Blood Pressure and Heart Disease Risk One of the most significant concerns related to alcohol consumption is its effect on blood pressure.

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MIBHS

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Genes influence various biological processes, including cholesterol metabolism, blood pressure regulation, and the strength and structure of your heart and blood vessels. Common Heart Diseases with Genetic Links Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): CAD occurs when the arteries supplying blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

APRIL 5, 2024

Primary prevention is the management of the risk factors, e.g. high blood pressure, early in life to prevent complications of the condition, i.e. coronary artery disease. This refers to all the steps necessary to reduce the odds of a subsequent event, such as a second heart attack or stroke. Secondary prevention. N Engl J Med.

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AMS Cardiology

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

This is because stress causes an increase in cortisol – the primary stress hormone – leading to increases in blood pressure , cholesterol, blood sugar and heart rate. Plus, these stressors can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke or retention of extra fluid and heart failure , explains Dr. Tarditi.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

JULY 25, 2023

Can you please explain the concept of an obesity paradox? Salvatore Carbone, PhD: First, I’d like to point out that obesity is a major risk factor for cardiometabolic disease. 2, 3] This association is more pronounced for those with class I obesity, which is a body mass index (BMI) between 30-35 kg/m2.

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Open Heart

AUGUST 22, 2024

Our aim was to assess the impact of different hypertension thresholds at the age of 40 on 30-year stroke risk and to examine sex differences. Fatal and non-fatal strokes were obtained from the Norwegian Cardiovascular Disease Registry from 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2020, in addition to self-reported strokes. ±13.5

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Heart BMJ

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Obesity is a major global health issue and a leading cause of premature death. The prevalence of obesity has been rising faster than most other known modifiable risk factors. In a Global Burden of Disease analysis, the prevalence of obesity was found to have doubled in more than 70 countries from 1980 to 2013.

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DAIC

MAY 21, 2024

A new peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association , JAHA, found that Hello Heart’s digital heart health program was associated with reductions in blood pressure (BP), total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and weight.

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DAIC

JUNE 28, 2024

These projected trends are driven by an aging, more diverse population, along with an anticipated significant increase in chronic health risk factors including high blood pressure and obesity. “In A woman’s risk for heart disease and stroke changes over the course of her life.

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Cardiology Update

JANUARY 24, 2024

Growing Global Burden of Cardiometabolic Risks: The 2023 World Obesity Atlas projects a significant rise in global overweight and obesity levels by 2035, leading to a surge in diabetes cases. High systolic blood pressure stands out as a major risk factor, directly contributing to leading cardiovascular causes of death in LMICs.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Share For people with OSA during sleep, there are recurrent episodes where the airway collapses and obstructs the passage of air to the lungs, resulting in: Lack of oxygen Significant variations in blood pressure, heart rate and other physiological metrics. There is also a very strong relationship with stroke and stroke recurrence.

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MIBHS

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Hypertension Hypertension, or high blood pressure , is often referred to as the “silent killer” because it typically shows no symptoms until it leads to more severe health issues. Regular blood pressure checks and lifestyle modifications, such as a heart-healthy diet and exercise, are essential for managing this risk.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Findings from this study revealed that higher stress levels were linked to an increased risk of CVD and stroke, after taking into account sociodemographic factors and health risk behaviors. They were assessed at the beginning of the study using brief questionnaires addressing stress at work and home, major life events, and financial stress.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

MAY 10, 2024

These indirect and direct factors can lead to obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, ischemia with no obstructive coronary artery disease (INOCA), CAD, myocardial infarction (MI), and stroke via the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, sympathetic-adrenal-medullary system, sympathetic nervous system, and hypoestrogenemia.

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DAIC

JANUARY 23, 2024

3 Patients with ASCVD are at a higher risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) including heart attack or myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, and cardiovascular (CV) death.4 21 Luckily, each of these risks can be measured by simple blood tests. 4 In the U.S. 22 In general, hsCRP values above 2.0 As of June 2023, the U.S.

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DAIC

MARCH 8, 2024

Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) has approved an additional indication for Wegovy ( semaglutide ) to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as death, heart attack, or stroke in adults with known heart disease and with either obesity or overweight along with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2023

This is due to several factors, including the aging of the population, a rise in obesity, increased detection, and increased survival with AF along with other forms of CVD. In long-term follow-up, stroke risk increases due to age and accumulation of other risk factors. million.

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Wellnest

JULY 19, 2023

However, recent studies have observed that people below 40 are also experiencing heart attacks due to high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, and social and mental stress. Keep an eye on blood pressure. Obesity or being overweight can increase the risk of heart disease.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Lipoprotein (a) Approximately 1 in 5 people have the Lp(a) variant of cholesterol particle that significantly increases the risk of early heart disease and stroke. Blood Pressure Control For every 20 mmHg increase in systolic blood pressure, the risk of dying from heart attack or stroke doubles 3.

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Physiologically Speaking

APRIL 24, 2024

6 [link] Insufficient sleep has been linked to a greater risk for several health conditions including obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and cognitive decline. The amount of calcium in the blood vessels (known as arterial calcification), a marker of subclinical atherosclerosis, is higher in people with a short sleep duration.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Mauricio Del Rio The Adult Cardiac Anesthesiology Section of STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database: 2020 Update on Quality and Outcomes The Annals of Thoracic Surgery September 2020 Victor Nauffal Short-Term Outcomes of Transcatheter Versus Isolated Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement for Mediastinal Radiation-Associated Severe Aortic Stenosis Circulation: (..)

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Mark Erfe 2 Outcomes of Sutureless/Rapid Deployment Valves Compared to Traditional Bioprosthetic Aortic Valves The Annals of Thoracic Surgery September 2020 Victor Nauffal 2 Short-Term Outcomes of Transcatheter Versus Isolated Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement for Mediastinal Radiation-Associated Severe Aortic Stenosis Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions (..)

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP109-ATMP109, February 1, 2025. In Stage II, aged mice, mice with high-fat diet-induced obesity, and spontaneously hypertensive rats were utilized. The primary outcome measure was a modified corner test on days 7 and 30 post-stroke. MRI was performed at 48 hours and 30 days.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Diabetes and Obesity Care Advancements New Technologies for Diabetes Management : The recent FDA approvals of various insulin delivery devices, including the Embecta patch pump for Type 2 diabetes , have expanded patient options. These findings strengthen the case for broader utilization of finerenone in heart failure management​.

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