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Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: A Missed Cause in Stroke Prevention Guidelines

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Ahead of Print. The 2024 Guidelines for the Primary Prevention of Stroke, recently updated by the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association, serve as an essential resource for clinicians aiming to reduce the growing impact of cerebrovascular disease.

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Abstract TP270: Syphilis Screening in Acute Stroke Hospital Admissions: A Retrospective Investigation at a US Comprehensive Stroke Center

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP270-ATP270, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Syphilis is associated with increased risk of cerebrovascular disease and acute stroke; stroke may even be the initial clinical manifestation of syphilis (Images 1 and 2).

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Abstract 126: Bilateral Limb Shaking TIA secondary to Severe Bilateral Carotid Stenosis

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue S2 , November 1, 2023. He was started on secondary stroke prevention and referred to vascular surgery for evaluation of revascularization. Duplex US revealed 80‐99% stenosis of both right and left proximal internal carotid arteries.

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Lowering Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Events by Treating Residual Inflammatory Risk

DAIC

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), caused by plaque buildup in arterial walls, is one of the leading causes of disability and death worldwide.1,2 1,2 ASCVD causes or contributes to conditions that include coronary artery disease (CAD), cerebrovascular disease, and peripheral vascular disease (inclusive of aortic aneurysm).3

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Abstract 017: Rapid Progression Of Microhemorrhage In A Patient With An Atypical CADASIL Variant

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue S2 , November 1, 2023.

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Abstract WP313: Associations of Extreme Precipitation and Cerebrovascular Disease Mortality Events Among Older Adults in California

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP313-AWP313, February 1, 2025. Introduction:In mid- to high-latitude regions, cerebrovascular diseases (CBVD) are known to peak during the winter. Seasonality and climate factors can be considered predisposing risk factors for cerebrovascular disease.

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Abstract TP248: Genetic Predisposition to Diabetes and Risk of Stroke in Native Hawaiians

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP248-ATP248, February 1, 2024. Background:Diabetes is a highly heritable stroke risk factor with numerous known genetic risk variants. However, the role of these genetic risk variants in the development of cerebrovascular disease in Native Hawaiians remains unknown. 2.05; p=0.04).Conclusions:Among