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Atrial fibrillation: A review

Science Daily - Heart Disease

Significant complications associated with this condition include ischemic stroke, heart failure, myocardial infarction, chronic kidney disease, dementia and mortality. In the U.S.,

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2023 ESH Hypertension Guideline Update: Bringing Us Closer Together Across the Pond

American College of Cardiology

Hypertension represents a major modifiable risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD), heart failure (HF), stroke, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and dementia.

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Reliability and Validity of Self‐Reported Risk Factors for Stroke and Dementia

Journal of the American Heart Association

BackgroundStroke and dementia are leading causes of mortality and can be prevented through risk factor management. We included participants with available data on selfreported and measured hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, kidney disease, hearing impairment and overweight.

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Abstract WP319: Reliability and validity of self-reported risk factors for stroke and dementia

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP319-AWP319, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Stroke and dementia are among the leading causes of mortality globally. This can be mitigated through targeting modifiable risk factors.

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National A-Fib Numbers Higher Than Previously Thought

DAIC

Atrial fibrillation, a rapid, irregular heart beat that can lead to stroke or sudden death, is three times more common than previously thought, affecting nearly 5 percent of the population, or 10.5 Studies have shown that people with A-Fib are up to 5 times more likely to have a stroke. tim.hodson Wed, 09/11/2024 - 15:40 Sept.

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National A-Fib Numbers Higher Than Previously Tought

DAIC

Atrial fibrillation, a rapid, irregular heart beat that can lead to stroke or sudden death, is three times more common than previously thought, affecting nearly 5 percent of the population, or 10.5 Studies have shown that people with A-Fib are up to 5 times more likely to have a stroke. tim.hodson Wed, 09/11/2024 - 15:40 Sept.

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Why Your Blood Pressure Probably Isn't Normal & What You Need To Do About It.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

And if it’s not, your risk of: Heart disease. Kidney disease. Dementia An early death. For every 20 mmHg increase in systolic blood pressure above normal, the risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke doubles 3. But odds are, your blood pressure should be in this range. Heart attack. But get this.