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Public Health Stroke Strokes 
DAIC
MAY 7, 2024
A stroke often leads to motor impairment, which is traditionally linked to the extent of damage to the corticospinal tract (CST), a crucial brain pathway for motor control. However, stroke recovery outcomes aren't fully predicted by damage to the CST, suggesting other factors are at play.
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DAIC
JANUARY 15, 2024
chair of the University of Kentucky Department of Neurology , has been selected to serve as co-chair of The Kentucky Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention (KHDSP) Task Force representing stroke systems of care across the state. a cardiologist with Baptist Health , who represents the state’s heart systems of care.
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Medical Xpress - Cardiology
JANUARY 9, 2024
Stroke is a major public health concern worldwide. The lack of effective therapies heightens the need for new therapeutic agents.
Circulation
JUNE 4, 2024
BACKGROUND:Cardiovascular disease and stroke are common and costly, and their prevalence is rising. to 3.8%), stroke (3.9% Clinical and public health interventions are needed to effectively manage, stem, and even reverse these adverse trends. Circulation, Ahead of Print. in 2020 to 61.0% to 9.2%), heart failure (2.7%
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Circulation
JANUARY 24, 2024
METHODS:The AHA, through its Epidemiology and Prevention Statistics Committee, continuously monitors and evaluates sources of data on heart disease and stroke in the United States and globally to provide the most current information available in the annual Statistical Update with review of published literature through the year before writing.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Incidence of stroke and ischemic heart disease are declining around the world, except for in a handful of regions, according to research in PLOS Global Public Health.
DAIC
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Minimally invasive procedures are a key part of the diagnosis and treatment pathway for stroke , where every minute counts in conserving the patient’s quality-of-life. Together, I am confident we can continue to reduce the impact of stroke, helping more patients to recover faster and reducing long-term impact on their health.”
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DAIC
MAY 16, 2024
Additionally, this risk was higher among Black American adults than white American adults, according to a study funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), part of the National Institutes of Health.
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DAIC
JANUARY 24, 2025
This underuse of anticoagulants for stroke prevention has been cited as one of the greatest public health issues facing cardiovascular patients 6. Many doctors are put in the unfortunate position of having to weigh the risk of stroke against the risk of bleeding for their patients with AFib, said Christian T.
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Medical Xpress - Cardiology
JANUARY 31, 2024
Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have developed a single universal risk prediction model for cardiovascular disease that, in initial tests, works well for patients who already have cardiovascular disease as well as patients who do not but who may be at risk for developing it.
Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP71-ATP71, February 1, 2025. Background:The US Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC) Paul Coverdell National Acute Stroke Program (PCNASP) supports state-based efforts to enhance stroke care quality. per 100,000 population) and Social Deprivation Index (SDI) score tertile.
40 Circulation
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
In 1924, the founders of the American Heart Association (AHA) envisioned an international society focused on the heart and aimed at facilitating research, disseminating information, increasing public awareness, and developing public health policy related to heart disease.
Circulation
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Groundbreaking achievements in science and medicine have contributed to reductions in cardiovascular disease and stroke mortality over the past 7 decades. Many of these advances were supported through investments by the National Institutes of Health, the global leader in funding biomedical research. Circulation, Ahead of Print.
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Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP256-AWP256, February 1, 2024. Background:Assessing the economic impact of stroke and the potential for prevention through policy and programs raises questions about progress and underscores the importance of state-level data for targeted public health resource allocation.
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Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
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).
40 Stroke Journal
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Stroke, Volume 54, Issue 12 , Page 3038-3045, December 1, 2023. We conducted a time-stratified case-crossover study among 86 635 emergency hospital admissions for stroke across 10 hospitals in 3 cities (Jinhua, Hangzhou, and Zhoushan) in Zhejiang province, China, between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2021.
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Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP271-ATP271, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Despite significant efforts to increase public awareness of cerebrovascular disease, the incidence of stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) in young adults has remained elevated, representing a major public health concern.
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Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP54-AWP54, February 1, 2024. Background:Stroke Coordinators (SC) are instrumental in overseeing the development, evaluation, and sustainability of processes that drive the Stroke Care System. Conclusions:Stroke care continues to rapidly evolve, and SC are often untrained for the role.
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Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP275-AWP275, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Ischemic stroke is among the leading global health burdens due to the significant resultant morbidity and mortality. A total of 61,391,636 DALYs were attributed to ischemic stroke in the Middle East over 30 years. to 1.01; p=0.47).
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Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP36-AWP36, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries (HAPI) are preventable complications that stroke patients are at risk for developing during hospitalization due to changes in mobility, nutrition, and continence as complications of stroke. Additionally, 12.5%
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Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP72-ATP72, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Stroke-related walking impairment significantly impacts ambulatory independence and is a major public health issue.
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Journal of the American Heart Association
DECEMBER 29, 2023
BackgroundThe American Heart Association's Life's Simple 7, a public health construct capturing key determinants of cardiovascular health, became the Life's Essential 8 after the addition of sleep duration. Journal of the American Heart Association, Ahead of Print. to −0.02];P=0.002), but not with WMH presence (P=0.6).ConclusionsAmong
40 Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP320-AWP320, February 1, 2025. Background:The intersection of HIV and stroke presents a significant public health concern, with stroke-related mortality in HIV patients influenced by various demographic factors such as race and gender.
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Heart BMJ
APRIL 25, 2024
1 Long-term AF management, including outpatient visits, hospitalisations and disabilities from stroke and heart failure (HF), adds substantial burden on healthcare resources and costs, accounting for 2.6% 2 As a result, AF has emerged as a major public health concern and a potential future epidemic.
Stroke Journal
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue 1 , Page 209-218, January 1, 2025. Telemedicine for stroke (Telestroke) has been a key component to efficient, widespread acute stroke care for many years. Some Telestroke practitioners have not had fellowship-level vascular neurology training and many are without training specific to virtual modalities.
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DAIC
JANUARY 14, 2025
13, A new cohort study among 103,642 adults found that current use of cigars was associated with increased risk of stroke, atrial fibrillation and heart failure, while current pipe use was associated with increased risk of heart failure. tim.hodson Tue, 01/14/2025 - 10:11 Jan. Click here to learn more about the study.
ADN Center of Excellence
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
This miscommunication can cause blood to pool in the atria, increasing the risk of clot formation, which can then lead to strokes. AFib is associated with a fivefold increased risk of stroke, and it is also linked to heart failure, chronic fatigue, and other serious health issues.
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ADN Center of Excellence
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
This miscommunication can cause blood to pool in the atria, increasing the risk of clot formation, which can then lead to strokes. AFib is associated with a fivefold increased risk of stroke, and it is also linked to heart failure, chronic fatigue, and other serious health issues.
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NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue S2 , November 1, 2023. IntroductionMission Thrombectomy, established in 2016 by the Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology, aims to enhance global accessibility to mechanical thrombectomy surgery for strokes caused by large vessel occlusion in the brain.
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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders
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].
Open Heart
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Around half of all women with CVM had a diagnosis of ischaemic heart disease (n=102 536) or atrial fibrillation (n=96 022), almost a third had heart failure (n=72 186) and a fifth had stroke (n=40 442). Clinical and public health guidelines for CVD management should acknowledge this high likelihood of CVM.
Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue S2 , November 1, 2023. IntroductionDespite the well‐established potent benefit of mechanical thrombectomy (MT) for large vessel occlusion (LVO) stroke, access to MT remains low globally, particularly in Africa. in the rest of the world (p‐value for comparison =0.007).
Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP21-AWMP21, February 1, 2024. Background:Mounting evidence points to a connection between cardiovascular risk during middle age and brain health later in life. We excluded participants with stroke, dementia, or late-life depression (LLD) at baseline.
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Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A58-A58, February 1, 2024. Patients with E-LoF and comorbid COVID-19 had similar mortality rates with the 2019 cohort.Conclusion:Sustained efforts are needed to address socioeconomic disparities in healthcare access, quality, and outcomes during public health emergencies.
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Hypertension Journal
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
But really, it has only been since well after World War II that hypertension has finally been appreciated as the cause of so much heart, stroke, and kidney disease. We explore why, despite our considerable and growing knowledge of hypertension, it remains a significant public health problem globally.
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DAIC
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Global epidemiology of atrial fibrillation: An increasing epidemic and public health challenge. Int J Stroke. Real-world Data Affirms Safety and Effectiveness of Low/Zero Fluoroscopy Atrial Fibrillation Ablation [abstract]. In: AF Symposium.; February 2-4; Boston. 2 Lippi G, Sanchis-Gomar F, Cervellin G. Circulation Research.
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Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Age-standardized prevalence rates were calculated for eight conditions, including hypertension, type 2 diabetes, alcohol use, smoking, physical inactivity, overweight/obesity, short sleep (< 7 hours), and CVD (defined as having coronary heart disease, heart attack, or stroke).
40 Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP161-ATP161, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Social isolation (SI) is a growing yet understudied public health concern.
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Cardiometabolic Health Congress
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Aided by her aptitude for math and science and with support from many dedicated teachers and mentors, she achieved this goal by obtaining both a Medical Degree and a Master of Public Health from Harvard.
DAIC
DECEMBER 13, 2023
MILLER, PHD, LED THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW "ATHEROSCLEROSIS ATLAS" THAT DETAILS, AT THE LEVEL OF INDIVIDUAL CELLS, CRITICAL PROCESSES RESPONSIBLE FOR FORMING THE HARMFUL PLAQUE BUILDUP THAT CAUSES HEART ATTACKS, STROKES AND CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE. When they break loose, they can be deadly, triggering strokes and heart attacks.
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Med Page Today
DECEMBER 18, 2023
(MedPage Today) -- Hypertension, the leading cause of death from heart disease and stroke both in the U.S. and worldwide, presents significant public health challenges. Globally, many health systems are individual-focused. This means that health.
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Dr. Anish Koka
OCTOBER 16, 2022
Vaccines apparently occupy a very holy place in the minds of the public health monolith that currently rules the world. Its quite a pickle for public health authorities to be in - they need widespread compliance, but any negative news, no matter how nuanced, will destroy confidence, and therefore compliance.
Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ADP6-ADP6, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Stroke represents a major global public health challenge, with 12.2 A Google search was conducted to identify international stroke care guidelines published in English within the last five years (2019 2024). million new cases, 6.5
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Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP32-ATMP32, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Facilitating evidence-based uptake of new medication regimens for disease prevention is a well-recognized public health challenge. Methods:We used the GWTG-Stroke registry to describe patterns of DAPT use in the U.S. from 2019 to 2023.
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