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Abstract 139: Association between Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy and Non-Traumatic Subdural Hemorrhage

Stroke Journal

We divided this population into 3 groups: (a) those with a diagnosis of CAA, (b) those with other cerebrovascular disease without CAA, and (c) those without CAA or other cerebrovascular disease. In pre-specified sensitivity analyses, patients with a diagnosis of dementia at baseline were excluded.Results:Among 8.5

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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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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

Meschia is a pioneer in the study of inherited risk factors for ischemic stroke and has had a longstanding commitment to providing the latest evidence for carotid revascularization as a means for stroke prevention. Meschia is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) in neurology and vascular neurology.

Stroke 105
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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

Until then, I consider any of these to be independent adverse risk factors. -- Finally, a dedicated syncope unit may improve evaluation and outcome (17). Negative predictors included dementia, pacemaker, coronary revascularization, and cerebrovascular disease. to 0.81) for the external validation cohort.