Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Stroke
Chronic Loneliness Linked to Increased Risk of Stroke
Individuals with consistently high loneliness patterns over time had significantly higher incident stroke risk
Reteplase Superior to Alteplase Within 4.5 Hours of Ischemic Stroke
Reteplase more likely to result in excellent functional outcome than alteplase for ischemic stroke within 4.5 hours of symptom onset
Overweight in Teens, Young Adults Tied to Cerebrovascular Disease in Women
Risk for ischemic cerebrovascular disease increased at ages 14 and 31 years for women with overweight, independent of earlier or later BMI
Prevalence of Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Diseases Set to Increase
Annual inflation-adjusted health care costs of cardiovascular risk factors projected to triple between 2020 and 2050
Delay in Hospital Arrival After Stroke Linked to Social Vulnerability
Areas with high incidence of delay characterized by increased social vulnerability including SES, housing type, and transportation
Social Determinants of Health Impact Poststroke Mortality Risk
Strongest associations seen for educational and income attainment
Prehospital Reduction in BP Does Not Improve Stroke Outcomes
Findings seen in patients with suspected acute stroke with elevated systolic blood pressure
Thrombectomy Linked to Better Outcomes for Acute Stroke, Large Infarct
Better functional outcomes and lower mortality seen for thrombectomy plus medical care versus medical care alone
Risk for Most Cardiovascular Diseases No Higher With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
CVD risk not increased in postmenopausal women with IBD, although risk for ischemic stroke may be elevated
Many Stroke Survivors Experience Poststroke Depression
Most cases of poststroke depression occur within five years after stroke
