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Abstract 130: Endovascular Therapy for Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis: A Systematic Review of 267 patients

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue S2 , November 1, 2023. IntroductionCerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is a rare form of stroke that usually affects young females especially during pregnancy and the postpartum period.

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Study Demonstrates Abelacimab Significantly Reduced Bleeding in Patients Regardless of Age, Bleeding Risk

DAIC

These results suggest that abelacimab may be safe across the spectrum of bleeding risk and may make it possible to anticoagulate some of the most vulnerable populations who otherwise would not be treated and therefore left unprotected from the risk of stroke. Data from these trials are expected in the second half of 2026.

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Abstract WMP59: Prognosis After Cerebral Venous Thrombosis: Long-Term Readmission Patterns in a Canadian Population-Based Cohort

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP59-AWMP59, February 1, 2024. Background:Information on long-term care utilization patterns following the acute care period of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is limited. The most common neurologic reasons for readmission differed by age group, but included headaches, seizures, and stroke.

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Abstract WP302: Different Clot Characteristics According to the Clot Volume: A Microscopic Analysis of Clot Composition

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP302-AWP302, February 1, 2024. Background and Objectives:Understanding the mechanisms of thrombosis is crucial for the future advancement in treating ischemic stroke. While many researches on thrombogenesis have been conducted, there was a limited data on thrombus growth. mm3(range 23.8-79.8).

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Avocados for the Heart; Cardiology's Sad State; CBD for Pulmonary Hypertension?

Heart 2023 Conference

(Harvard University Heart Letter) A clinical polygenic risk score test for diseases ranging from atrial fibrillation (AFib) to breast cancer was piloted by scientists. Stroke) A Danish study indicated that combining nitrates and PDE5 inhibitors isn't always a terrible idea for men with ischemic heart disease and erectile dysfunction.

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Coagulation Factor Expression and Composition of Arterial Thrombi in Cancer-Associated Stroke

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 54, Issue 12 , Page 2981-2989, December 1, 2023. BACKGROUND:Cancer is associated with an increased risk of stroke. The composition of thrombi may reflect the mechanism of thrombosis, aiding the determination of the treatment strategy. In both groups, the median age was 65 years, and 12 patients (52.2%) were men.

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Abstract TP225: Prevalence of Patent Foramen Ovale in Patients With Cancer-Related Stroke

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP225-ATP225, February 1, 2024. Background and Purpose:Cancer increases the risk for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and deep venous thrombosis. The role of paradoxical embolization as a stroke etiology in patients with cancer is uncertain.

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