Cerebrovascular Disease and Risk Factors

Lipoprotein(a) as a risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in patients in non-metropolitan area of Brandenburg, Germany

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MARCH 6, 2024

Background and aims In the non-metropolitan region of Brandenburg (Germany), which is characterized by high rates of cardiovascular diseases and underserved medical care, there is a lack of awareness regarding lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] as a risk factor. 3.95, p = 0.003). vs. 45.8%; 17.6% vs. 13.9%, p = 0.001). vs. 45.8%; 17.6%

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Gut microbiota: a potential new regulator of hypertension

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JUNE 26, 2024

Hypertension is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and has become a global public health concern. Although hypertension results from a combination of factors, the specific mechanism is still unclear.

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Hypertension Cerebrovascular Disease Public Health Transplant

A study of clinical and serological correlation of early myocardial injury in elderly patients infected with the Omicron variant

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Introduction Myocardial injury in elderly Omicron variant patients is a leading cause of severe disease and death. This study focuses on elucidating the clinical characteristics and potential risk factors associated with myocardial injury in elderly patients infected with the Omicron variant.

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Recent Advances in Understanding Peripheral and Gut Immune Cell-Mediated Salt-Sensitive Hypertension and Nephropathy

Hypertension Journal

JANUARY 2, 2024

Hypertension is the primary modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular, renal, and cerebrovascular diseases and is considered the main contributing factor to morbidity and mortality worldwide.

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Hypertension Blood Pressure Cerebrovascular Disease Risk Factors

Abstract TMP102: Association of Lipoprotein(a) With Stroke and Cerebral Injury: Insights From the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) and Investigation of Neurocognitive Aging-MRI (SOL-INCA MRI)

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Introduction:Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease; however, its association with cerebrovascular disease is not as well established.Methods:Data from HCHS/SOL, a population-based cohort of Hispanics/Latinos, was utilized.

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Abstract TP271: A Retrospective Analysis of Demographic and Clinical Variables Within a Single Center Young Stroke Cohort

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Introduction:Despite significant efforts to increase public awareness of cerebrovascular disease, the incidence of stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) in young adults has remained elevated, representing a major public health concern. Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP271-ATP271, February 1, 2024.

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Strokes Stroke Cerebrovascular Disease Risk Factors

Epidemiology of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in polygenic hypercholesterolemia with or without high lipoprotein(a) levels

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 21, 2024

Background and aims Epidemiology of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease might be different in patients with polygenic hypercholesterolemia plus high levels (≥30 mg/dl) of Lp(a) (H-Lpa) than in those with polygenic hypercholesterolemia alone (H-LDL).

Cardiovascular Disease

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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

DECEMBER 1, 2023

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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Cerebrovascular Disease Dementia Biomarkers Risk Factors

Lowering Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Events by Treating Residual Inflammatory Risk

DAIC

JANUARY 23, 2024

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 WP289: Insufficient Low-Frequency Blood Pressure Activity Under Orthostatic Stress Predicts Blunted Night-to-Day Blood Pressure Dipping in Patients With Ischemic Cerebrovascular Disease

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Introduction:Blunted night-to-day blood pressure (BP) dipping was common in ischemic cerebrovascular disease (ICVD). 0.65), p=0.015], even after adjusting age, sex, vascular risk factors, 24h mean BP level, NIHSS and mRS scores (Table 2).Conclusions:Low

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Blood Pressure Cerebrovascular Disease Risk Factors Strokes

Prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension and contributing factors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

APRIL 10, 2024

BackgroundUncontrolled hypertension (HTN) is a major risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease. The prevalence of HTN in the Ethiopian adult population is almost 20%.This

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

Stroke Journal

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. Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP248-ATP248, February 1, 2024.

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Genetic predisposition Diabetes Strokes Stroke

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

DAIC

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

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.

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Strokes Stroke Research Health Disparities

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

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

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. Areas under the ROC curves ranged from 0.88 (95% CI = 0.84

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Cardiovascular Update

Lipoprotein(a) as a risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in patients in non-metropolitan area of Brandenburg, Germany

Gut microbiota: a potential new regulator of hypertension

A study of clinical and serological correlation of early myocardial injury in elderly patients infected with the Omicron variant

Recent Advances in Understanding Peripheral and Gut Immune Cell-Mediated Salt-Sensitive Hypertension and Nephropathy

Abstract TMP102: Association of Lipoprotein(a) With Stroke and Cerebral Injury: Insights From the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) and Investigation of Neurocognitive Aging-MRI (SOL-INCA MRI)

Abstract TP271: A Retrospective Analysis of Demographic and Clinical Variables Within a Single Center Young Stroke Cohort

Epidemiology of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in polygenic hypercholesterolemia with or without high lipoprotein(a) levels

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

Lowering Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Events by Treating Residual Inflammatory Risk

Abstract WP289: Insufficient Low-Frequency Blood Pressure Activity Under Orthostatic Stress Predicts Blunted Night-to-Day Blood Pressure Dipping in Patients With Ischemic Cerebrovascular Disease

Prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension and contributing factors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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

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

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

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