Men vs Women More Likely to Have Vulnerable Carotid Plaque, Increased Stroke Risk
Investigators conducted a study to determine any differences in carotid plaque composition and morphology in men vs women with stroke.
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Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Increase Risk for Ischemic, Hemorrhagic Stroke
Researchers sought to determine the association between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy subtypes and stroke risk up to 17 years later.
Younger Adults Admitted for Peripheral Vascular Disease With CV Comorbidities
Using 2 national cohorts 10 years apart, researchers compared the mean age of young adults, who were hospitalized for PVD with CV comorbidities and major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events.
How Do Vegetable Fat and Animal Fat Affect Stroke Risk?
Researchers at AHA 2021 presented their findings on a study that examined how vegetable, dairy, and nondairy fats can affect stroke risk.
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Increased in Young, Black US Adults
Researchers at AHA 2021 presented their findings from a study that compared CVD risk factors and in-hospital outcomes in young, Black US adults a decade apart.
E-Cigarette vs Traditional Smokers Face 15% Higher Stroke Risk at Younger Age
Researchers at AHA 2021 presented a study on the effects of e-cigarettes among people with a history of stroke.
Cardiovascular Outcomes May Inform Systolic and Diastolic BP Targets
Researchers analyzed systolic and diastolic BP measurements simultaneously to determine the link to cardiovascular events.
AHA/ASA 2021 Guidelines for Secondary Stroke Prevention
Here are highlights from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association’s 2021 evidence-based guidelines for preventing another stroke after a first stroke or transient ischemic attack.
Post-Stroke Net Anticoagulation Benefit in Those Aged 66 to 74 Years
The researchers evaluated the risk of stroke without anticoagulation therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation without other CHA2DS2-VASc risk factors.
Revascularization Type Not Linked to Changes in Rate of Memory Decline
The study objective was to compare the change in the rate of memory decline after PCI vs CABG.
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