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Abstract DP15: Increased Severity of Blood-Brain Barrier Disruption is Associated with Greater Burden of Cerebrovascular Disease in Asymptomatic Patients

Stroke Journal

Background:White matter hyperintensities (WMH) of presumed vascular origin can be associated with vascular cognitive impairment and dementia. Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ADP15-ADP15, February 1, 2025. However, WMH are also seen in asymptomatic subjects. FLAIR/T1 images were segmented to create WMH masks.

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Emergency Department Syncope Workup: After H and P, ECG is the Only Test Required for Every Patient.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

History of Cardiovascular disease (all studies): Especially any history of heart failure or structural cardiac disease, including valvular 4. Negative predictors included dementia, pacemaker, coronary revascularization, and cerebrovascular disease. Age greater than 65 (Sarasin and STePS) 3. 16) Linzer M.