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LDL Cholesterol Lowering: Is There a Risk for Dementia and Hemorrhagic Stroke?

American College of Cardiology

Reduction in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels has consistently demonstrated a reduced risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). There is extensive evidence from randomized trials that demonstrates the effectiveness of lipid-lowering agents in reducing ASCVD-related events.

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Abstract WP51: Non-Traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage and Risk of Incident Dementia

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP51-AWP51, February 1, 2025. The exposure was an incident diagnosis of non-traumatic intracranial hemorrhage, defined as a composite of intracerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, or subdural hemorrhage. The outcome was an incident diagnosis of dementia.

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Non-Traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage and Risk of Incident Dementia in U.S. Medicare Beneficiaries

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Ahead of Print. The exposure was a new diagnosis of non-traumatic intracranial hemorrhage, defined as a composite of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), and subdural hemorrhage (SDH). The outcome was a first-ever diagnosis of dementia. During a median follow up of 5.6

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The Potential Risks of GLP-1s

CardiacWire

As expected, GLP-1s reduced MI risk by 9%, cardiac arrest by 22%, incident HF by 11%, ischemic stroke by 7%, and hemorrhagic stroke by 14%. GLP-1s also led to an 8% lower risk of dementia and 12% lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The less good news? Theres still no free lunch in healthcare.

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Abstract TMP92: Dementia and Cognitive Impairment in Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Reperfusion Treatment Outcomes

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP92-ATMP92, February 1, 2024. Background:Endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) and intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) outcomes are unclear in patients with pre-stroke dementia or cognitive impairment. EVT in dementia patients in one study found only increased odds of ICH (adjusted OR 1.57

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Long-Term Cognitive Decline After Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Pathophysiology, Management, and Future Directions

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Ahead of Print. Subarachnoid hemorrhage is a critical neurological condition accounting for about 5% of all strokes, and survivors experience long-term cognitive deterioration and increased risk of dementia.

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Abstract 83: Prognostic Value of Cortical Superficial Siderosis Among Patients with Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy-Associated Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A83-A83, February 1, 2025. Introduction:The recent update (version 2.0) Introduction:The recent update (version 2.0) Lobar CMBs occurred in 326 (51%) patients, cSS occurred in 197 (31%), multispot WMH pattern occurred in 123 (19%), and severe centrum semiovale EPVS occurred in 156 (24%).