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Science Daily - Heart Disease
AUGUST 19, 2024
The latest research indicates that 16% to 85% of people recovering from a stroke experience at least one psychosocial symptom, including depression, anxiety, stress, fatigue and/or decreased quality of life.
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Science Daily - Stroke
MARCH 28, 2024
A stroke often impacts a person's ability to move their lower body from the hips down to the feet. This leads to diminished quality of life and mental health in addition to increased susceptibility to falls.
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American Heart News - Stroke News
AUGUST 19, 2024
Statement Highlights: The latest research indicates that 16% to 85% of people recovering from a stroke experience at least one psychosocial symptom, including depression, anxiety, stress, fatigue and/or decreased quality of life. Critical nursing.
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Science Daily - Stroke
JUNE 3, 2024
For survivors of strokes, regaining fine motor skills is critical for recovering independence and quality of life. But getting intensive, frequent rehabilitation therapy can be challenging and expensive.
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DAIC
JANUARY 30, 2025
This study, Precision in Stroke Care: A Novel Model for Predicting Functional Independence in Urgent Carotid Intervention Patients, is now available in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. Stroke care presents distinct challenges that require swift action and informed decisions. tim.hodson Thu, 01/30/2025 - 15:31 Jan.
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Science Daily - Stroke
MARCH 4, 2024
More than 80% of stroke survivors experience walking difficulty, significantly impacting their daily lives, independence, and overall quality of life. Now, new research pushes forward the bounds of stroke recovery with a unique robotic hip exoskeleton, designed as a training tool to improve walking function.
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Medical Xpress - Cardiology
MARCH 27, 2025
It affects quality of life and has been linked to heart disease and stroke. It's an ability and skill often taken for granted. As we age and our muscles weaken, balance becomes crucial to staying active and supporting a healthy heart and brain.
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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
JANUARY 21, 2025
It can be associated with reduced quality of life and complications such as heart failure and stroke. Atrial fibrillation is the most prevalent arrhythmia with a lifetime risk of nearly 30%. Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) is the most effective treatment for rhythm control.
Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ANS5-ANS5, February 1, 2025. Background and purpose:The aim of this study is to assess the impacts of digital health interventions on quality of life and mental status in stroke patients. A total of 17 studies involving 1437 participants were included.
Science Daily - Stroke
JANUARY 30, 2025
By integrating 30 minutes a day of progressive walking exercise into standard stroke rehabilitation (30 to 60 minutes of physical therapy five days a week) stroke patients had a measurable improved quality of life and mobility at hospital discharge compared to a control group.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
CVDs include coronary heart disease, stroke, hypertension, and peripheral vascular diseases. These methods only alleviate symptoms of heart failure and myocardial ischemia and improve patients' quality of life by partially restoring myocardial reperfusion. In China, the death rate of CVDs ranks the first in all major diseases.
Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP255-ATP255, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Stroke impairs stroke survivor (SS) quality of life (QoL). Resilience is a dynamic process of maintaining stable functioning after an event such as stroke. Outcome data for QoL was gathered after 6 months.
Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AHUP11-AHUP11, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Stroke impairs stroke survivor (SS) quality of life (QoL). Resilience is a dynamic process of maintaining stable functioning after an event such as stroke. Outcome data for QoL was gathered after 6 months.
Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP166-AWP166, February 1, 2025. Background:The SSQOL is a stroke-specific measure to assess functional status and health-related quality of life.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
JANUARY 30, 2025
A progressively higher-intensity walking exercise program combined with standard physical therapy significantly improved the quality of life and mobility in stroke survivors, according to a preliminary study presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025, held in Los Angeles, Feb.
Stroke Journal
AUGUST 19, 2024
Stroke, Ahead of Print. INTRODUCTION:Stroke can have profound psychosocial health implications.
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DAIC
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
7-9, and is a world premier meeting for researchers and clinicians dedicated to the science of stroke and brain health. 7-9, and is a world premier meeting for researchers and clinicians dedicated to the science of stroke and brain health. The meeting will be held in Phoenix, Feb. The meeting will be held in Phoenix, Feb.
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Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP83-ATP83, February 1, 2024. Background:The success of post-stroke rehabilitation depends on the cooperation of many components such as: severity of the stroke, speed with which treatment begins, skills of the rehabilitation team, cooperation of the survivor with family and friends.
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Medical Xpress - Cardiology
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Palliative care, an approach to care that helps people manage pain and other symptoms during all stages of a serious illness (not just at end of life), can help improve quality of life for stroke survivors as well as their family members, according to "Palliative and End-of-Life Care in Stroke," a new scientific statement published in the journal Stroke. (..)
Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP145-ATP145, February 1, 2025. Background:Located in Twin Cities, Minnesota (MN), HealthPartners Stroke INSPIRE (HPSI) is a free stroke survivor support program which offers support groups, education, peer mentoring, and leisure-based engagement opportunities for stroke survivors and caregivers.
DAIC
MARCH 4, 2025
each year, according to the American Heart Association 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update. Recognizing symptoms early and seeking medical advice can lead to better outcomes and improved quality of life. tim.hodson Tue, 03/04/2025 - 14:11 Feb. If you enjoy this content, please share it with a colleague
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Open Heart
JANUARY 17, 2024
The primary endpoint of this study was a composite of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs), including all-cause death, acute coronary syndromes, heart failure events, ischaemic strokes, sustained ventricular arrhythmias and acute kidney injury at 1-year follow-up. There was no significant difference in QOL scores at 1 year (75.8±15.7
Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP85-AWP85, February 1, 2025. The chronic stroke population are less resilient than the general population with an inverse relationship of resilience to psychological conditions. As research is emerging, a gap exists in interventional strategies to foster resilience in stroke survivors.
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ADN Center of Excellence
OCTOBER 28, 2024
On October 29th, the global community observes World Stroke Day , an occasion dedicated to raising awareness about one of the most formidable threats to global health: stroke. Often called the "silent killer," stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide.
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Stroke Journal
MARCH 27, 2025
Stroke, Ahead of Print. Stroke remains a predominant cause of death and long-term disability among adults worldwide. The involvement of these proteinopathies in various aspects of stroke, including neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, neuronal damage, and vascular dysfunction, underscores their potential.
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Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP190-ATP190, February 1, 2025. Background:The prognostic significance of the affected hemisphere in hemorrhagic stroke remains uncertain.
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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Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP90-ATMP90, February 1, 2025. Somatization, a third internalizing subscale in the BASC questionnaire, was also included in the analysis.Results:AIS patients (N=161, 98 male; median age and range at stroke 1.9 years [0 13.8 SD= 8.7), Anxiety (mean= 76.6, and Somatization (mean= 81.9,
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DAIC
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Tricuspid regurgitation can put added strain on the heart and lead to other cardiovascular issues, which can significantly worsen a person's quality of life, but historically there have been few treatment options," said Lars Søndergaard , M.D.,
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Today’s video is on the subject of stroke and in particular cryptogenic strokes. It is therefore crucial to identify the cause of stroke and treat the underlying cause wherever possible. Strokes are characterised by death of brain cells as a result of disruption of blood supply to those cells.
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Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP292-ATP292, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Residing in a neighborhood with greater destinations places where you engage with the community aside from home and work has been associated with more favorable functioning, and quality of life, particularly among moderate-severe stroke survivors.
Dr. Paddy Barrett
MARCH 23, 2024
Surviving this long with a good quality of life is even rarer. When broken down by disease category, cardiovascular disease, cancer, dementia, stroke, osteoarthritis, hypertension and stroke, the pattern is the same. Living to more than 100 years of age is a rare feat. And what can we reasonably expect for ourselves?
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Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP40-ATP40, February 1, 2025. Background/Objectives:More than 50% of stroke survivors experience at least one manifestation of non-motor impairment. Scores 3 on each of the 5 dimensions of the EQ-5D-5L describing health-related quality of life, indicate moderate to severe impairments.
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JANUARY 30, 2025
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP126-ATP126, February 1, 2025. Background:Stroke survivors face functional changes that may alter their quality of life. Although these changes are significant for the stroke survivor, they are consequential for the caregiver of the stroke patient as well.
Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP56-ATP56, February 1, 2025. Only 25% of stroke survivors fully recover their prior level of functioning; 75% survive with some form of impairment, and half of them lose their capacity for self-sufficiency, which has a significantly negative impact on their quality of life.
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JANUARY 30, 2025
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP113-AWP113, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Growing evidence suggested that visual arts-based interventions contributed to improvements in psychosocial functioning among stroke survivors. Adults with stroke were recruited from community centers and support groups. minutes (SD: 15.75).
Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A79-A79, February 1, 2024. Background:Stroke outcomes may be changing over time with improved acute stroke therapy, secondary prevention, and post-acute care. At the same time, stroke mortality has declined suggesting more people are living with stroke disability.
DAIC
APRIL 11, 2024
The co-primary safety endpoint was designed to assess whether TAVR was non-inferior to SAVR as indicated by an absolute increase of no more than 1% in the composite rate of death or stroke at one year. Future analyses will include additional metrics for assessing clinical superiority as well as quality of life outcomes.
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DAIC
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Atrial fibrillation, a rapid, irregular heart beat that can lead to stroke or sudden death, is three times more common than previously thought, affecting nearly 5 percent of the population, or 10.5 Studies have shown that people with A-Fib are up to 5 times more likely to have a stroke. tim.hodson Wed, 09/11/2024 - 15:40 Sept.
ADN Center of Excellence
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Pulmonology Fellowships in pulmonology specialize in diagnosing and treating respiratory diseases such as asthma, COPD, and sleep disorders, equipping physicians to improve patients’ quality of life. How a Fellowship Impacts Your Career The benefits of a fellowship extend far beyond the training period.
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DAIC
MAY 18, 2024
Participants also saw a significant improvement in quality of life and reduced healthcare utilizations in terms of cardiovascular hospitalizations, cardioversion, and antiarrhythmic drug use. Summary findings follow, as presented in a written statement from HRS after the presentation. All patients in the study achieved acute success.
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Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP47-AWMP47, February 1, 2025. Background:Occurrence of post-stroke apathy (PSA) is associated with worse outcomes and poorer quality of life. Particularly, post-thalamic stroke apathy was repeatedly reported.
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FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP3-AWMP3, February 1, 2024. Objective:To explore the effect of ginkgo diterpene lactone meglumine on the quality of life in patients with acute ischemic stroke.Methods:This was a randomized, double-blind, placebo parallel-controlled, multicenter clinical trial.
European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing
JANUARY 27, 2025
Abstract Aim (i) To explore the attitudes of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) towards oral anti-coagulation (OAC) for stroke prevention post-intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) and (ii) to explore factors that influence patients decision-making process for stroke prevention. Twelve patients (mean (SD) age 76.2 (6.6)
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