Med Page Today
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
(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.
MIBHS
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, often attributed to a mix of lifestyle choices, environmental factors, and genetic predispositions. Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH): FH is a genetic disorder resulting in high LDL cholesterol levels from an early age, significantly raising the risk of heart attacks.
Stroke Journal
MARCH 7, 2025
Stroke, Ahead of Print. The 2024 Guidelines for the Primary Prevention of Stroke, recently updated by the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association, serve as an essential resource for clinicians aiming to reduce the growing impact of cerebrovascular disease.
DAIC
MARCH 17, 2025
about 12 infants in 1,000 births have a congenital heart defect, according to the Associations 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics. Our research highlights the importance of maternal factors and genetic traits and understanding how they may be connected, said study author June Huh, M.D., In the U.S.,
HeartRhythm
APRIL 30, 2024
Atrial fibrillation is the most prevalent sustained cardiac arrhythmia and an important risk factor for ischemic stroke resulting in a fivefold increased stroke risk. The clinical utility of polygenic risk scores for ischemic stroke prediction among atrial fibrillation patients has not yet been established.
Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Ahead of Print. Cervical artery dissection is an important cause of stroke, particularly in young adults. Cervical artery dissection occurs as a result of the interplay among risk factors, minor trauma, anatomic and congenital abnormalities, and genetic predisposition.
MIBHS
MARCH 15, 2025
Studies show that repeated binge drinking can contribute to spikes in blood pressure, increasing the likelihood of stroke, heart attack, and heart failure. The Role of Genetics and Individual Risk Factors Individual risk factors play a crucial role in how alcohol affects the heart.
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