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Abstract TP123: Physician perspectives on acute evaluation and determining goals of stroke care for people living with dementia or disability: Results from the SEED mixed-methods study

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP123-ATP123, February 1, 2025. Background:Around one in three strokes are experienced by people living with disability or dementia (PLWD), yet there is currently no consensus to guide physicians in evaluating baseline status in this patient population and determining goals of care.

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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 WMP70: Neuroradiological Markers of Cerebral Small Vessel Disease in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease After Fontan Surgery

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP70-AWMP70, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Fontan surgery performed during childhood enhances the lifespan and quality of life of patients with critical congenital heart disease.

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Abstract 152: Exploring Age?related Changes in Brain Metabolism among Individuals with Cardiovascular Risk Factors: An FDG?PET Analysis

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue S2 , November 1, 2023. The literature reports that CVD with CRFs may increase the risk of developing vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. The literature reports that CVD with CRFs may increase the risk of developing vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease.

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Heart Failure – Does Testosterone Hold the Key?

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Heart failure or cardiac insufficiency has marked negative effects both on quality of life and quantity of life. People with a weak heart do not in general live as long as those with a strong heart and people with a weak heart will in general have a significantly worse quality of life compared to those with a strong heart.

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Have We Turned The Tide On Obesity?

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Dementia is a leading cause of death and a major concern for most people as they age. Optimal metabolic health is linked to reduced rates of dementia, but the question again is whether the use of medications such as Ozempic might also delay the onset of dementia. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).

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The Data For Weight Loss Medications Just Keeps Pouring In.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Although not generally considered a condition that can kill you, it can certainly impact your quality of life and limit the activities you do on a daily basis. Type 2 Diabetes When it comes to the increasing the risk of major chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, many cancers and dementia, type 2 diabetes plays a huge role.

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