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Brain connectome phenotype linked to cerebrovascular disease can track cognitive decline

Science Daily - Stroke

Researchers have uncovered novel insights into how brain function disruptions related to cerebrovascular disease (CeVD) interact with Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology to impact neurodegeneration and cognition in older adults.

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Gynecological disorders can increase risk for cardiovascular, cerebrovascular disease

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Nonmalignant gynecological diseases (NMGD) are associated with cardiovascular and/or cerebrovascular disease (C/CVD), according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online in Heart.

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A blood test for stroke risk? Biomarker for risk of future cerebrovascular disease

Science Daily - Heart Disease

A simple blood test could allow doctors to determine whether a person may be at higher risk for stroke or cognitive decline during their lifetime, according to a new study.

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Relationship Between RNF213 p.R4810K and Echocardiographic Findings in Patients with Cerebrovascular Diseases: A Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study

Journal of the American Heart Association

We hypothesized that insidious abnormal cardiac functions are detected inRNF213p.R4810K carriers with cerebrovascular diseases.Methods and ResultsWe investigated patients registered in the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center Genome Registry between May 2017 and August 2021 who underwent echocardiography.

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Study finds network of inflammatory molecules may act as biomarker for risk of future cerebrovascular disease

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

A simple blood test could allow doctors to determine whether a person may be at higher risk for stroke or cognitive decline during their lifetime, according to a new UCLA Health study.

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Impact of Smokeless Oral Nicotine Products on Cardiovascular Disease: Implications for Policy, Prevention, and Treatment: A Policy Statement From the American Heart Association

Circulation

The use of some types of these products, for instance, is associated with an increased mortality risk in those with ischemic heart or cerebrovascular disease. Smokeless oral nicotine products are addictive, and their use has potential adverse effects on some but not all biomarkers of cardiovascular risk.

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Common gynecological disorders linked to raised heart and cerebrovascular disease risk

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Having one or more common gynecological disorders, such as endometriosis or heavy or irregular periods, may be linked to a heightened risk of heart disease and conditions that affect blood flow to the brain (cerebrovascular disease), finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence published online in the journal Heart.