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Endovascular Stroke Therapy More Beneficial On-Site Than Off-Site

Endovascular stroke therapy was shown to be more beneficial on-site than after transfer in patients with acute ischemic stroke.

Portable Low-Field MRI Allows Brain Imaging in ICU Patients

Portable, low-field magnetic resonance imaging is feasible for obtaining neuroimaging in intensive care unit patients.

Future Cardiovascular Event Risk Up With High BP in Young Adults

Young adults with elevated blood pressure have increased risk of subsequent cardiovascular events.

Higher Triglyceride Levels Linked to Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes

Researchers sought to determine whether triglyceride levels were independently associated with cardiovascular disease among patients with coronary artery disease and type 2 diabetes.

Long-Term Phototherapy for Vitiligo Associated With Reduced Risk for Heart Disease, Stroke

The relationship between long-term NB-UVB phototherapy and cardiovascular or cerebrovascular risk in patients with vitiligo was investigated.

Evolocumab Found to Reduce LDL-C, CV Risk in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Evolocumab treatment in addition to statin therapy was found to lower cardiovascular risk in patients with metabolic syndrome and stable atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

Confirmatory Testing No Longer Needed for 23andMe’s CYP2C19 Report

The 510(k) clearance allows for modification of the labeling of the previously authorized pharmacogenetics report.

AHA Details How to Lower Stroke Risk During, After Heart Surgery

Recommendations are presented for reducing the risk for perioperative stroke in adults undergoing cardiac and thoracic aortic operations.

Impact of COVID-19 on Stroke, and TIA Admission Rates, and Prognosis

The admission rates of ischemic stroke and TIA were lower during the first weeks of the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown compared with those of 2017-2019.

High Triglyceride Level Found to Be Associated With Cardiovascular Events in Type 2 Diabetes With CAD

Elevated triglyceride levels were found to be independently associated with adverse cardiovascular outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease.