Stroke - Cardiovascular Update

Timely initiation of statin therapy for diabetes shown to dramatically reduce risk of heart attack and stroke

Science Daily - Heart Disease

MAY 27, 2025

In a new study, researchers found that patients who started statin therapy right away reduced the rate of heart attack and stroke by one third compared to those who chose to delay taking the medication. Despite clinicians recommending that many patients with diabetes take statins, nearly one-fifth of them opt to delay treatment.

Heart attacks

Heart attacks Heart Attack Diabetes Stroke

Could a mini-stroke leave lasting fatigue?

Science Daily - Stroke

MAY 14, 2025

A transient ischemic attack, also known as a mini-stroke, is typically defined as a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain that causes symptoms that go away within a day, but a new study finds that people who have this type of stroke may also have prolonged fatigue lasting up to one year.

Stroke

Stroke Strokes

Retinal vascular fingerprints predict incident stroke: findings from the UK Biobank cohort study

Heart BMJ

MARCH 13, 2025

Objective To investigate the associations between a comprehensive set of retinal vascular parameters and incident stroke to unveil new associations and explore its predictive power for stroke risk. years, 749 incident strokes occurred among 45 161 participants. Each SD change in these parameters increased stroke risk by 9.8%

Stroke

Stroke Strokes Risk Factors Research

How the brain impacts the heart: lessons from ischaemic stroke and other neurological disorders

Heart BMJ

JANUARY 13, 2025

Cardiovascular alterations are common in patients who had ischaemic stroke, haemorrhagic stroke and other acute brain disorders such as seizures. Recently, the concept of a distinct ‘stroke-heart syndrome’ has been formulated as a pathophysiological framework for poststroke cardiac complications.

Stroke

Stroke Strokes Heart Failure Arrhythmia

Validation and Feasibility of PETS-Stroke: A Patient-Reported Measure of Treatment Burden After Stroke

Stroke Journal

MAY 29, 2025

Stroke, Ahead of Print. A validated measure of treatment burden for use as an outcome measure in stroke trials is needed. to create a stroke-specific measure, PETS-stroke, and examined its psychometric properties.METHODS:We conducted an observational cohort study. years; female, 43.3%).

Stroke

Stroke Strokes Hospital Research

Dilemmas in Secondary Stroke Prevention

Stroke Journal

APRIL 21, 2025

Stroke, Ahead of Print. Secondary stroke prevention encompasses many approaches, including antithrombotic therapy, risk factor management, and a healthy lifestyle. Recommendations are typically based on the results of randomized clinical trials that provide evidence of benefit.

Stroke

Stroke Strokes Atrial Fibrillation Risk Factors

Clinical trial significantly improves detection of hidden blood clots in stroke patients

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

JUNE 11, 2025

A clinical trial led by London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) and Western University's Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry may enhance how medical professionals detect hidden blood clots responsible for strokes.

Blood Clot

Blood Clot Stroke Strokes Research

Iron Deficiency Anemia Significantly Increases Ischemic Stroke Risk in Young Adults

HCPLive

MAY 13, 2025

A study reveals a significant link between iron deficiency anemia and increased ischemic stroke risk in young adults, highlighting urgent screening needs.

Stroke

Stroke Strokes

2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of US and Global Data From the American Heart Association

Circulation

JANUARY 27, 2025

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.

Heart Disease

Heart Disease Peripheral Arterial Disease Stroke Strokes

Lower Risk of Major Adverse Events, Ischemic Stroke in LAAO With Watchman FLX | NCDR Study

American College of Cardiology

JUNE 10, 2025

Patients undergoing transcatheter left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) with the Watchman FLX had significantly lower risk of major adverse events and ischemic stroke at one year vs. patients implanted with the Watchman 2.5

Stroke

Stroke Strokes Article

Know the stroke signs and save lives this American Stroke Month

American Heart News - Stroke News

MAY 1, 2025

have a stroke[1], however, as many as 80% may be preventable with healthy lifestyle changes and screening for risk factors[2]. During May, American Stroke Month, the American. DALLAS, May 1, 2025 Every year, approximately 800,000 people in the U.S.

Stroke

Stroke Strokes Risk Factors

Abelacimab Stops Bleeding, But Stroke Impact Uncertain

CardiacWire

JANUARY 24, 2025

Fully published results from Athos Therapeutics AZALEA-TIMI 71 trial for its novel Factor XI inhibitor abelacimab, confirming the drugs lower bleeding risks, but leaving researchers uncertain about its ability to prevent stroke in AFib patients. vs. 0.4%) and 4X ischemic stroke rates (csHR = 4.06). year follow-up. per 100 person-year.

Stroke

Stroke Strokes AFIB Thrombosis

New guideline: Preventing a first stroke may be possible with screening, lifestyle changes

American Heart News - Stroke News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

over half a million people have a first stroke; however, up to 80% of strokes may be preventable. The new primary prevention of stroke guideline from the American Stroke Association urges health care. Guideline Highlights: Each year in the U.S.,

Stroke

Stroke Strokes

New Tool Helps Predict Stroke Outcome with Higher Accuracy

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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Stroke Strokes Outcomes Quality of Life

Major sugar substitute found to impair brain blood vessel cell function, posing potential stroke risk

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

JUNE 12, 2025

Erythritol may impair cellular functions essential to maintaining brain blood vessel health, according to researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Stroke

Stroke Strokes Research

Stroke recovery: It's in the genes

Science Daily - Stroke

JULY 24, 2024

New research has found that specific genes may be related to the trajectory of recovery for stroke survivors, providing doctors insights useful for developing targeted therapies.

Stroke

Stroke Strokes Research

Study offers ‘compelling evidence’ for continuous stroke care improvement

American Heart News - Stroke News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Research Highlights: A retrospective look at Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke registry data from 2003 to 2022 finds substantial and sustained improvements in acute stroke care among those in the quality improvement program. Researchers found.

Stroke

Stroke Strokes Research

Shingles vaccine lowers the risk of heart disease for up to eight years

Science Daily - Heart Disease

MAY 5, 2025

People who are given a vaccine for shingles have a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular events, including stroke, heart failure, and coronary heart disease, according to a recent study of more than a million people.

Heart Disease

Heart Disease Heart Failure Stroke Strokes

Automated Vessel Occlusion Software in Acute Ischemic Stroke: Pearls and Pitfalls

Stroke Journal

JUNE 9, 2025

Stroke, Ahead of Print. Software programs leveraging artificial intelligence to detect vessel occlusions are now widely available to aid in stroke triage. The intended audience includes specialists in stroke care in neurology, emergency medicine, radiology, and neurosurgery.

Stroke

Stroke Strokes Education Technology

Frequent fizzy or fruit drinks and high coffee consumption linked to higher stroke risk

Science Daily - Stroke

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Frequent drinking of fizzy drinks or fruit juice is associated with an increased risk of stroke, according to new findings. The research also found that drinking more than four cups of coffee per day also increases the risk of stroke.

Stroke

Stroke Strokes Research

Regular dental flossing may lower risk of stroke from blood clots, irregular heartbeats

Science Daily - Heart Disease

JANUARY 30, 2025

People who regularly floss their teeth (one or more times per week) may lower their risk of stroke caused by a blood clot traveling from the heart and a stroke associated with an irregular heartbeat such as atrial fibrillation (AFib).

Blood Clot

Blood Clot Stroke Strokes AFIB

Genetic Insights Into Hemorrhagic Stroke and Vascular Malformations: Pathogenesis and Emerging Therapeutic Strategies

Stroke Journal

MARCH 14, 2025

Stroke, Ahead of Print. Brain arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs), and intracranial aneurysms are major causes of hemorrhagic stroke, yet noninvasive therapies to prevent growth or rupture are lacking.

Hemorrhage

Hemorrhage Aneurysm Stroke Strokes

Can having a stroke change your sleep?

Science Daily - Heart Disease

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

People who have had a stroke may be more likely to sleep too much or too little compared to those without prior stroke, according to a new study. The study does not prove that stroke causes abnormal sleep; it only shows an association.

Stroke

Stroke Strokes

Stroke rehabilitation drug repairs brain damage

Science Daily - Stroke

MARCH 18, 2025

A new study has discovered what researchers say is the first drug to fully reproduce the effects of physical stroke rehabilitation in model mice, following from human studies.

Stroke

Stroke Strokes Research

What's overweight enough for lower disability after stroke?

Science Daily - Stroke

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Slightly overweight stroke survivors have a lower risk of sustaining disabilities. New research adds another aspect to the obesity paradox but also highlights the importance of considering the population's normal when recommending best practices.

Best Practices

Best Practices Stroke Strokes Obesity

Dementia, Stroke, Depression Linked to Biological Aging Marker

Med Page Today

JUNE 11, 2025

(MedPage Today) -- Shorter leukocyte telomere length -- a marker of biological aging -- was tied to a higher risk of age-related brain disease, but modifiable risk factors appeared to mitigate its effect, U.K. Biobank data suggested.

Dementia

Dementia Risk Factors Stroke Strokes

Loneliness linked to higher risk of heart disease and stroke and susceptibility to infection

Science Daily - Stroke

JANUARY 3, 2025

Interactions with friends and family may keep us healthy because they boost our immune system and reduce our risk of diseases such as heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes, new research suggests. Researchers drew this conclusion after studying proteins from blood samples taken from over 42,000 adults recruited to the UK Biobank.

Heart Disease

Heart Disease Stroke Strokes Diabetes

Stroke Survivors With Afib Could Start DOACs Earlier

Med Page Today

OCTOBER 25, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- It was safe to start direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) therapy without delay after acute ischemic stroke in people with atrial fibrillation (Afib), according to the OPTIMAS randomized trial. Stroke survivors randomized to early.

AFIB

AFIB Stroke Strokes Atrial Fibrillation

Stroke risk higher for at least a decade after minor stroke-like attacks, study indicates

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

MARCH 28, 2025

The risk of a full-blown stroke will remain high for at least a decade after a person has a slight brush with stroke, in the form of a transient ischemic attack or minor stroke, a new study says.

Stroke

Stroke Strokes

Intravenous tenecteplase beneficial before endovascular thrombectomy

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

MAY 25, 2025

For patients with acute ischemic stroke due to large-vessel occlusion who present within 4.5

Stroke

Stroke Strokes

Stroke rates increasing in individuals living with SCD despite treatment guidelines

Science Daily - Heart Disease

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The incidence of stroke continues to increase for adults and children living with sickle cell disease (SCD) despite the Stroke Prevention Trial in Sickle Cell Anemia (STOP) establishing standards of care like transfusions and tests to measure blood flow in the brain for those deemed high-risk, according to a new study.

Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle Cell Disease Stroke Strokes

Cannabis use linked to increase in heart attack and stroke risk

American Heart News - Heart News

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

found that using cannabis has a significant association with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, independent of tobacco use, with higher odds among the adults. Research Highlights: An analysis of survey data for 430,000 adults in the U.S.

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Heart attacks Heart Attack Stroke Strokes

Early Stroke Scare With Bivalent COVID Vaccines Unsupported by Large Study

Med Page Today

MARCH 19, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- Investigation of an early signal for stroke associated with COVID-19 bivalent vaccines turned into suspicion of high-dose or adjuvanted flu shots instead, based on a large U.S. population-based study. When researchers inspected.

COVID-19

COVID-19 Stroke Strokes Research

Night-time heat significantly increases the risk of stroke

Science Daily - Stroke

MAY 21, 2024

Researchers show that nocturnal heat significantly increases the risk of stroke. The findings can contribute to the development of preventive measures: With them, the population can better protect themselves against the risks of climate change with increasingly frequent hot nights.

Stroke

Stroke Strokes Patient Care Research

Continuing evaluation of atrial fibrillation detection after cryptogenic stroke: 2-year findings from a multicentre study with Confirm Rx ICM

Open Heart

JUNE 12, 2025

Background The detection of atrial fibrillation (AF) after a cryptogenic stroke (CS) carries important therapeutic implications. Recurrent ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack occurred in 5 subjects (3.2%, 5/155). Among subjects with 30 s AF detection, anticoagulation therapy was initiated in 65.2% (30/46) of subjects.

Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Strokes

Carotid web : No longer a new kid in stroke risk

Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

JANUARY 14, 2025

A carotid web is a shelf-like lesion along the posterior wall of the internal carotid artery bulb and an under-recognized cause of stroke in young individuals. Many studies suggest that patients with a carotid web have a high risk of recurrent stroke. A randomized trial for intraarterial treatment for acute ischemic stroke.

Stroke

Stroke Strokes Ischemia Embolism

Nontraditional risk factors shed light on unexplained strokes in adults younger than 50

American Heart News - Heart News

APRIL 17, 2025

Research Highlights: Among adults ages 18-49 (median age of 41 years) who were born with a hole in the upper chambers of their heart known as patent foramen ovale (PFO), strokes of unknown cause were more strongly associated with nontraditional risk.

Risk Factors

Risk Factors Stroke Strokes Research

Loneliness linked to higher risk of heart disease, stroke and susceptibility to infection

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

JANUARY 3, 2025

Interactions with friends and family may keep us healthy because they boost our immune system and reduce our risk of diseases such as heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes, new research suggests.

Heart Disease

Heart Disease Stroke Strokes Diabetes

Risk of myocardial infarction and stroke following bloodstream infection: a population-based self-controlled case series

Open Heart

MARCH 25, 2025

We aimed to determine the risk of myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke after BSI. MI and stroke were determined from International Classification of Disease Version 10 coded admissions. The risk was similarly elevated for stroke. to 48.52); stroke IRR: 6.94 (3.14 to 48.52); stroke IRR: 6.94 (3.14 to 15.32)).

Myocardial Infarction

Myocardial Infarction Stroke Strokes Cardiovascular Disease

Differences in In‐Hospital and Post‐Discharge Ischemic Stroke Care According to Prestroke Functional Status

Journal of the American Heart Association

MAY 26, 2025

BackgroundLimited data exist regarding differences in ischemic stroke care across the care continuum between patients with and without prestroke disability. ResultsOf 2476 ischemic stroke patients, 1326 (53%) had prestroke disability. ResultsOf 2476 ischemic stroke patients, 1326 (53%) had prestroke disability.

Hospital

Hospital Stroke Strokes Thrombolysis

Ablation of atrial fibrillation and risk of stroke: a Meta-analysis

HeartRhythm

MAY 17, 2025

Despite treatment with anticoagulants, patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) remain exposed to a relevant residual risk of stroke. It remains to be proven if catheter ablation of AF can lead to an additional stroke protection benefit in these patients.

Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Stroke Strokes

Highly educated people face steeper mental declines after stroke

Science Daily - Stroke

MARCH 26, 2025

Stroke survivors who have attended some level of higher education may face even steeper mental declines, according to a study. The findings suggest that attending higher education may enable people to retain greater cognitive ability until a critical threshold of brain injury is reached after a stroke.

Education

Education Stroke Strokes

Having a sweet tooth is linked to higher risk of depression, diabetes, and stroke, study finds

Science Daily - Heart Disease

OCTOBER 9, 2024

People with a preference for sweets are at a higher risk of developing depression, diabetes, and suffering a stroke, according to new research.

Diabetes

Diabetes Stroke Strokes Research

Sodium‐Glucose Cotransporter‐2 Inhibitors and Stroke Risk in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

JUNE 12, 2025

ABSTRACT Background Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2-Is) are primarily used to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and heart failure (HF), but their impact on reducing stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) remains underexplored. Future prospective research is needed to validate these findings.

Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Strokes Cardiac Arrest

Timely initiation of statin therapy for diabetes shown to dramatically reduce risk of heart attack and stroke

Could a mini-stroke leave lasting fatigue?

Retinal vascular fingerprints predict incident stroke: findings from the UK Biobank cohort study

How the brain impacts the heart: lessons from ischaemic stroke and other neurological disorders

Validation and Feasibility of PETS-Stroke: A Patient-Reported Measure of Treatment Burden After Stroke

Dilemmas in Secondary Stroke Prevention

Clinical trial significantly improves detection of hidden blood clots in stroke patients

Iron Deficiency Anemia Significantly Increases Ischemic Stroke Risk in Young Adults

2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of US and Global Data From the American Heart Association

Lower Risk of Major Adverse Events, Ischemic Stroke in LAAO With Watchman FLX | NCDR Study

Know the stroke signs and save lives this American Stroke Month

Abelacimab Stops Bleeding, But Stroke Impact Uncertain

New guideline: Preventing a first stroke may be possible with screening, lifestyle changes

New Tool Helps Predict Stroke Outcome with Higher Accuracy

Major sugar substitute found to impair brain blood vessel cell function, posing potential stroke risk

Stroke recovery: It's in the genes

Study offers ‘compelling evidence’ for continuous stroke care improvement

Shingles vaccine lowers the risk of heart disease for up to eight years

Automated Vessel Occlusion Software in Acute Ischemic Stroke: Pearls and Pitfalls

Frequent fizzy or fruit drinks and high coffee consumption linked to higher stroke risk

Regular dental flossing may lower risk of stroke from blood clots, irregular heartbeats

Genetic Insights Into Hemorrhagic Stroke and Vascular Malformations: Pathogenesis and Emerging Therapeutic Strategies

Can having a stroke change your sleep?

Stroke rehabilitation drug repairs brain damage

What's overweight enough for lower disability after stroke?

Dementia, Stroke, Depression Linked to Biological Aging Marker

Loneliness linked to higher risk of heart disease and stroke and susceptibility to infection

Stroke Survivors With Afib Could Start DOACs Earlier

Stroke risk higher for at least a decade after minor stroke-like attacks, study indicates

Intravenous tenecteplase beneficial before endovascular thrombectomy

Stroke rates increasing in individuals living with SCD despite treatment guidelines

Cannabis use linked to increase in heart attack and stroke risk

Early Stroke Scare With Bivalent COVID Vaccines Unsupported by Large Study

Night-time heat significantly increases the risk of stroke

Continuing evaluation of atrial fibrillation detection after cryptogenic stroke: 2-year findings from a multicentre study with Confirm Rx ICM

Carotid web : No longer a new kid in stroke risk

Nontraditional risk factors shed light on unexplained strokes in adults younger than 50

Loneliness linked to higher risk of heart disease, stroke and susceptibility to infection

Risk of myocardial infarction and stroke following bloodstream infection: a population-based self-controlled case series

Differences in In‐Hospital and Post‐Discharge Ischemic Stroke Care According to Prestroke Functional Status

Ablation of atrial fibrillation and risk of stroke: a Meta-analysis

Highly educated people face steeper mental declines after stroke

Having a sweet tooth is linked to higher risk of depression, diabetes, and stroke, study finds

Sodium‐Glucose Cotransporter‐2 Inhibitors and Stroke Risk in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation

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