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A blood test for stroke risk? Biomarker for risk of future cerebrovascular disease

Science Daily - Heart Disease

A simple blood test could allow doctors to determine whether a person may be at higher risk for stroke or cognitive decline during their lifetime, according to a new study.

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Study finds network of inflammatory molecules may act as biomarker for risk of future cerebrovascular disease

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

A simple blood test could allow doctors to determine whether a person may be at higher risk for stroke or cognitive decline during their lifetime, according to a new UCLA Health study.

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Abstract WP288: Epidemiological Analysis of Incidence, Treatment, Mortality and Costs of Cerebrovascular Diseases in Brazil Between 2017 and 2022

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP288-AWP288, February 1, 2024. Background:Cerebrovascular diseases (CVD) represent a Global Health concern, being the first cause of disability worldwide and second cause of mortality (first in Brazil). Mortality percentages were: SAH=20.2%, ICH=25.3%, Ischemic Stroke=15.3%. were Female.

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International Stroke Conference Researcher Finds AI-based System Helped Guide Treatment, Lowered Stroke Recurrence

DAIC

Image courtesy: Getty Images christine.book Thu, 02/08/2024 - 15:53 February 8, 2024 — The latest late-breaking science from the second day of the American Stroke Association ’s International Stroke Conference , ISC 2024 , shed light on the use of artificial intelligence ( AI ) to help guide treatment decisions for stroke patients.

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Commentary on Anti-thrombotic effect of protoparaxotriol saponins from Panax notoginseng using zebrafish model

Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology

Thrombosis continues to pose a significant challenge in cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, contributing to severe health complications such as myocardial infarction, acute ischemic stroke, and venous thromboembolism. In this paper, we comment the findings reported by Liu et al.

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

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Ahead of Print. 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.