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Abstract TP349: Deleted NLRP3 inflammasome improves functional outcome and improves cerebral blood flow in an experimental model of Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Dementia

Stroke Journal

Background:Inflammation, a key player in both acute and chronic cerebral ischemia, is activated in brain tissues by bilateral carotid stenosis (BCAS)- induced chronic cerebral hypoperfusion. Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP349-ATP349, February 1, 2025.

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

DAIC

Meschia’s lecture, “Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis: Current and Future Considerations,” will be presented Feb. Joundi’ s award-winning presentation, Abstract 67, “Risk and Time-Course of Post-Stroke Dementia: A Population-Wide Cohort Study, 2002-2022,” will be presented the morning of Feb. Chimowitz, M.B., Oriana Sanchez, M.D. ,

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

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Aortic Dissection, Valvular (especially Aortic Stenosis), Tamponade. Evidence of acute ischemia (may be subtle) vii. heart auscultation (aortic stenosis); c. Negative predictors included dementia, pacemaker, coronary revascularization, and cerebrovascular disease. Left BBB vi. Pathologic Q-waves viii. LVH or RV d.