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Midlife Choices May Offset Genetic Risk for Dementia, Stroke, Late-Life Depression

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- Healthier lifestyle behaviors in midlife were linked with better outcomes in people with genetic predisposition for age-related brain diseases, longitudinal data from the U.K. Biobank showed. Over about 12 years of follow-up.

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Study identifies key heart marker predicting ischemic stroke and dementia

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

A research team from the University of Minnesota Medical School has identified a strong predictor of ischemic stroke and dementia, a discovery that could lead to improved patient outcomes. The findings were recently published in Stroke.

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The Potential Risks of GLP-1s

CardiacWire

Starting with the good news, GLP-1s lowered risks for 42 health outcomes while increasing risks for 19 outcomes. 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%. The less good news?

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Predicting cardiac arrhythmia 30 minutes before it happens

Science Daily - Heart Disease

This irregular heartbeat is associated with increased risks of heart failure, dementia and stroke. These results pave the way for integration into wearable technologies, allowing early interventions and better patient outcomes. It gives early warnings on average 30 minutes before onset, with an accuracy of around 80%.

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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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Abstract WP269: Predicting post-stroke all-cause dementia incidence using machine learning models and electronic health record data

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP269-AWP269, February 1, 2025. Introduction:All-cause dementia remains a significant public health concern, with stroke recognized as a key risk factor. This study included patients aged 20+ who experienced their first stroke (any type) in 2018 (baseline). The sample was 48.4%

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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.