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MAY 20, 2024

First I went through a randomized controlled study which assessed the effect of backward walking observational training on gait parameters and balance in chronic stroke. They concluded that backward walking observational training program significantly improved the gait parameters and static and dynamic balance in stroke patients [2].

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MARCH 26, 2024

And, thrombotic strokes are also an important complication due to hyperviscosity and they are more likely to occur if there is iron deficiency. Thrombotic stroke prevention, in that case also, avoiding iron defiency is important. So one has to be very careful about avoiding iron deficiency in those with Eisenmenger syndrome.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Similar results were noted for both coronary artery disease and ischemic stroke. Information about climbing stairs, sociodemographic factors and lifestyle factors were collected at baseline and by a resurvey after 5 years. Median follow up period was 12.5 Approximate number of steps in five flights of stairs was mentioned as 50 steps.

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APRIL 22, 2024

This condition is known as atrial fibrillation, in which the upper chambers of the heart generate very fast irregular signals but fail to contract well. If these clots migrate to the blood vessels of the brain, a stroke may result. Hence the blood stagnates in some parts of the upper chambers (left atrium) and clots may form.

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APRIL 30, 2024

Maintaining normal blood pressure also reduces the risk of stroke and myocardial infarction. Lower blood pressures mean lower workload for the heart and lower risk of left ventricular hypertrophy and heart failure. High density lipoprotein cholesterol in the blood increases with regular exercise.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Hravnak M, Frangiskakis JM, Crago EA, Chang Y, Tanabe M, Gorcsan J 3rd, Horowitz MB. Elevated cardiac troponin I and relationship to persistence of electrocardiographic and echocardiographic abnormalities after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. 2009 Nov;40(11):3478-84. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.109.556753. 109.556753. Epub 2009 Aug 27.

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APRIL 1, 2024

This is because the previous diastole is short, so that cardiac output or rather stroke volume, during this particular beat is lesser. You can see that the beat has occurred early, and the opening time is also less, opening excursion is also less and there is a pause. That is why lesser opening and shorter duration also.

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MAY 1, 2024

They are more prone to have heart attack and stroke (brain attack), due to disease of their blood vessels. Partial obstruction to one blood vessel is an important reason for lower blood pressure in that arm. Obstruction of blood vessel in the arm is a pointer to disease of blood vessels elsewhere in the body.

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MAY 2, 2024

During aerobic exercise which is isotonic, the heart rate and stroke volume increases. Though most of the findings in athlete’s heart are related to the left ventricle, changes do occur in the right ventricle as well.

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APRIL 30, 2024

SAM causes LVOTO, increased ejection time and a decreased stroke volume, as well as mitral regurgitation due to poor coaptation of the leaflets. Echocardiogram showing thickened interventricular septum and mitral regurgitation in HCM. SAM in HCM Systolic anterior movement of mitral valve occurs in 30 – 60%, but it is not specific.

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MAY 22, 2024

About a fifth of all ischemic strokes are attributed to embolization of ruptured atherosclerotic plaque from carotid arterial stenosis. But it has been difficult to predict which person with asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis is likely to progress to symptomatic carotid disease and stroke.

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MAY 23, 2024

There was also mild harmful effect on transition from healthy state to stroke. There is a disparity between the effect on stroke and other major adverse cardiovascular events, in those with atrial fibrillation who took fish oil supplement as secondary prevention.

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MARCH 25, 2024

Interestingly, while rates of all-cause mortality did not differ significantly between PCI and CABG groups, PCI was associated with lower early stroke rates. Among the patients included, those with diabetes exhibited higher rates of adverse events, including death, spontaneous myocardial infarction (MI), and repeat revascularization.

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JANUARY 24, 2024

Interpretation These trends underscore the urgency for global action, emphasizing evidence-based interventions and research to reduce the burden of CVD and associated risks, promoting a vision of heart-healthy, stroke-free, and thriving communities worldwide.

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JULY 22, 2024

Intensive Blood Pressure Control: A Superior Approach Researchers investigated whether lowering systolic blood pressure to below 120 mm Hg offers greater benefits compared to a target of 140 mm Hg, especially for patients with diabetes or previous stroke. The benefits were consistent regardless of diabetes status or history of stroke.

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OCTOBER 25, 2023

CABANA Trial randomized 2204 patients with AF aged 65 years or more and those below 65 years with one or more risk factors for stroke for catheter ablation with pulmonary vein ablation or drug therapy with rate or rhythm control. Among the subjects of CABANA trial 35% had NYHA class above II at baseline. 2019 Apr 2;321(13):1261-1274.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

There were no significant effects on fatal or nonfatal stroke, death from cardiovascular causes and death from any cause. CLEAR trial was a double blind, randomized, placebo controlled trial of patients who were unable or unwilling to take statins due to unacceptable adverse effects and had or were at high risk for cardiovascular disease.

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MARCH 7, 2024

Primary endpoint of the study was a composite of myocardial infarction, stroke, or death from any cause in those who had micro and nanoplastics in the carotid plaque. Detailed analysis of the excised carotid plaques were carried out with pyrolysis-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, stable isotope analysis, and electron microscopy.

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APRIL 9, 2024

The primary endpoint consisted of a composite of all-cause mortality, MI, stroke, coronary revascularization, or hospitalization for unstable angina. The primary non-inferiority endpoint was MACCE (a composite of cardiac death, MI, ischaemic stroke, stent thrombosis, or target vessel revascularisation). vs. 6.2%) and stroke (2.9%

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APRIL 19, 2024

Ischemic stroke, systemic embolism, intracranial or fatal extracranial bleeding and death with recent evidence of bleeding were the secondary outcomes evaluated. It was a retrospective cohort study which included US Medicare benefiaries aged 65 years or more with atrial fibrillation and follow up period was one year.

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