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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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Understanding the Relationship Between Cerebrovascular Disease and the Gut Microbiome

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Ahead of Print. While traditional vascular risk factors (eg, hypertension, dyslipidemia, tobacco use) account for 20% of the explained variance in carotid atherosclerosis, they remain a prominent focus for primary and secondary ischemic stroke prevention strategies.

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Abstract WP229: Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy Prevalence and Associated Risk of Subsequent Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke and Mortality in a Nationally Representative Sample

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP229-AWP229, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) is a significant cause of cerebrovascular disease and cognitive decline in elderly patients. CAA and ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke were identified using previously validated ICD-10 codes. 95% CI, 19.6-52.4),

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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

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP102-ATMP102, 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 139: Association between Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy and Non-Traumatic Subdural Hemorrhage

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A139-A139, February 1, 2025. 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. and prevalent cerebrovascular disease (HR, 1.4;

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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

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ADP15-ADP15, February 1, 2025. Background:White matter hyperintensities (WMH) of presumed vascular origin can be associated with vascular cognitive impairment and dementia. However, WMH are also seen in asymptomatic subjects. FLAIR/T1 images were segmented to create WMH masks.

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

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP271-ATP271, 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.

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