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PO-02-153 EFFECT OF CATHETER ABLATION FOR ATRIAL FIBRILLATION ON LONG-TERM NEUROLOGICAL OUTOMES

HeartRhythm

However, the data on neurological outcomes including cerebrovascular disease (CVA) and dementia remain a controversy. Catheter ablation (CA) of atrial fibrillation (AF) has been proved to benefit patient with symptomatic AF and heart failure.

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Impact of Sleep Disorders and Disturbed Sleep on Brain Health: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Stroke Journal

Accumulating evidence supports a link between sleep disorders, disturbed sleep, and adverse brain health, ranging from stroke to subclinical cerebrovascular disease to cognitive outcomes, including the development of Alzheimer disease and Alzheimer disease–related dementias.

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Abstract 269: Promoting Access to Vascular Neurology Services in Underserved Areas of Africa

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

IntroductionStroke is the most common manifestation of cerebrovascular disease, which requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. Stroke is one of the major causes of dementia, disability, and mortality worldwide. Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue S2 , November 1, 2023.

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Propensity score analysis of red cell distribution width to serum calcium ratio in acute myocardial infarction as a predictor of in-hospital mortality

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Results A total of 4,105 ICU-admitted AMI patients were analyzed. The optimal cut-off value of the RCR for in-hospital mortality was 1.685.

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Atherosclerosis and Hippocampal Volumes in Older Adults: The Role of Age and Blood Pressure

Journal of the American Heart Association

BackgroundLower hippocampal volume is associated with late‐life cognitive decline and is an important, but nonspecific marker for clinical Alzheimer's dementia. Cerebrovascular disease may also be associated with hippocampal volume. Journal of the American Heart Association, Ahead of Print.

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Chromosome 10q24.32 Variants Associate With Brain Arterial Diameters in Diverse Populations: A Genome?Wide Association Study

Journal of the American Heart Association

BackgroundBrain arterial diameters (BADs) are novel imaging biomarkers of cerebrovascular disease, cognitive decline, and dementia. Journal of the American Heart Association, Volume 12, Issue 23 , December 5, 2023.

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American Stroke Association to Honor 11 Leading Scientists at International Stroke Conference ISC 2024

DAIC

Sacco Outstanding Stroke Research Mentor Award recognizes outstanding achievements in mentoring future generations of stroke researchers in the field of cerebrovascular disease. The Ralph L. Chimowitz will present his lecture, “Mentoring Clinical Stroke Researchers in Challenging Times,” on Feb. McCullough, M.D.,

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