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Oral anticoagulant timing and hospitalization in newly diagnosed nonvalvular atrial fibrillation patients

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

BackgroundNon-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) significantly increases ischemic stroke and systemic embolism (SE) risks. OAC users predominantly had cardiovascular disease and risk factors, whereas non-OAC users had higher rates of malignancy and dementia. for stroke/SE-specific, p-value<0.001). Early OAC initiation (74.9%

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The heart health, dementia link: 7 things to know

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

Addressing heart health earlier in life may affect and even deter dementia risk later in life, according to research published by The American Heart Association Oct. 10 in Stroke.

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Abstract TP298: Patterns of In-Hospital Prescribing of Post-Stroke Antidepressants in a Comprehensive Stroke Center

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP298-ATP298, February 1, 2025. Background:Post stroke depression (PSD) affects over 33% of stroke survivors with the highest incidence occurring in the first year after stroke. Predictors of PSD include stroke severity, cognitive impairment, age, and physical disability.

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Do Amyloid Cerebral Deposits Influence the Long-Term Poststroke Cognitive Outcome?: The IDEA3 Study

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue 1 , Page 74-83, January 1, 2025. BACKGROUND:Although the presence of amyloid deposits is associated with a more severe cognitive status in patients with stroke at baseline, its influence on the subsequent cognitive outcome has not been extensively assessed. 95% CI, 2.536.9];P=0.001), P=0.003).

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Impact of Obesity on Atrial Fibrillation Pathogenesis and Treatment Options

Journal of the American Heart Association

AF increases the risk of stroke, heart failure, dementia, and hospitalization. Journal of the American Heart Association, Ahead of Print. ABSTRACTAtrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia.

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Abstract 145: Hyperacute Virtual Reality Augmented Rehabilitation (VRAR) in the Neurological ICU: A Safety and Feasibility Study

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue S2 , November 1, 2023. However, most post‐stroke rehabilitation focuses on recovery after discharge, emphasizing the need for efficient interventions like VR to make the most of limited hospital rehab time for stroke survivors.

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Infection, Inflammation, and Poststroke Cognitive Impairment

Journal of the American Heart Association

BackgroundInfection and inflammation are dementia risk factors in population‐based cohorts; however, studies in stroke are scarce. Associations with acute and 6‐month global and domain‐specific cognitive impairment were analyzed using multivariable regression, adjusting for demographic/vascular factors and stroke severity.