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A stroke is a medical emergency. Strokes happen when blood flow to your brain stops. Within minutes, brain cells begin to die. There are two kinds of stroke. The more common kind, called ischemic stroke, is caused by a blood clot that blocks or plugs a blood vessel in the brain. The other kind, called hemorrhagic stroke, is caused by a blood vessel that breaks and bleeds into the brain. "Mini-strokes" or transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), occur when the blood supply to the brain is briefly interrupted.

New device makes a heart procedure safer for patients with atrial fibrillation

A new device invented with the help of an electrophysiologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center makes a heart procedure safer for patients suffering from atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common irregular heart rhythm.

22 May 2023

People with higher long-term hair glucocorticoid levels more likely to develop heart, circulatory diseases

New research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Dublin, Ireland (17-20 May) suggests that glucocorticoid levels (a class of steroid hormones secreted as a response to stress) present in the hair of individuals may indicate which of them are more likely to suffer from cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in the future.

22 May 2023

New AI framework shows potential as a supplementary tool for precise stroke identification

A team of researchers from Denmark have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) framework to address the number of strokes that go unrecognised by human emergency call handlers.

22 May 2023

TWILIGHT trial reveals the impact of DAPT and ticagrelor monotherapy after percutaneous coronary intervention

New insights from the TWILIGHT trial showed that ticagrelor monotherapy after three months of ticagrelor plus aspirin was associated with similar rates of recurrent coronary revascularization, major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) and a lower risk of net adverse clinical events (NACE) compared with duel antiplatelet therapy (DAPT).

19 May 2023

Mechanical thrombectomy improves symptoms, quality of life in patients with pulmonary embolism

Six month outcomes from the FlowTriever All-Comer Registry for Patient Safety and Hemodynamics (FLASH) registry were presented today as late-breaking clinical research at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) 2023 Scientific Sessions.

19 May 2023

High-risk heart attack patients could benefit from a long-term treatment with blood thinners

A new study examining the criteria proposed by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) to prescribe long-term treatment with more than one blood thinner after percutaneous coronary intervention was presented today as late-breaking clinical research at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) 2023 Scientific Sessions.

19 May 2023

Monovalent COVID-19 booster vaccinations administered in early pregnancy not linked with miscarriage

HealthPartners Institute researchers have published new data in JAMA Network Open that shows monovalent COVID-19 booster vaccinations administered in early pregnancy (before 20 weeks' gestation) were not associated with miscarriage.

19 May 2023

Are higher blood pressure, glucose, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in stroke survivors associated with cognitive decline?

The study assessed whether high blood pressure, glucose, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol accelerated their cognitive decline.

19 May 2023

Review: Quality improvement advances in stroke care

Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke. Every 3.5 minutes, someone in the U.S. dies of a stroke.

18 May 2023

Individuals with a long-term high tea consumption trajectory may have lower risk for all-cause mortality

Researchers investigated whether consuming tea against hypertension and mortality interact with alcohol intake among Chinese individuals.

18 May 2023

Is there an association between long-term plasma caffeine intake and adiposity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases?

Investigate the effects of long-term exposure to higher plasma caffeine concentrations on T2D, adiposity, and cardiovascular diseases.

18 May 2023

Regular exercise may decrease the risk of developing Parkinson's disease

Getting regular exercise such as cycling, walking, gardening, cleaning and participating in sports may decrease the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according to new research published in the May 17, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

18 May 2023

Blood sugar may play a key role in dementia risk in stroke survivors

Surviving a stroke can bring many long-term effects – including a much higher risk of dementia. But a study suggests that blood sugar may play a key role in that risk.

17 May 2023

Cardiovascular health disparities exist among sexual minority women

In a recent nationwide study from France, lesbian and bisexual women had worse cardiovascular health scores than heterosexual women.

17 May 2023

Evidence suggests plant-based diets reduce blood pressure

Researchers evaluated the impact of consuming plant-origin foods on an individual’s blood pressure.

17 May 2023

New technique could mechanically enhance glymphatic transport in the mouse brain

Like the lymphatic system in the body, the glymphatic system in the brain clears metabolic waste and distributes nutrients and other important compounds.

16 May 2023

NIH launches landmark initiative to advance nutrition research

The National Institutes of Health is now enrolling participants in a landmark initiative to advance nutrition research.

16 May 2023

Myosteatosis linked to increased risk of major adverse events and death

Asymptomatic adults with a high accumulation of fat in their muscles, known as myosteatosis, are at an increased risk of major adverse events and death, according to a study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

16 May 2023

Women experiencing severe hot flashes after menopause more likely to develop metabolic syndrome

Women who experience more severe hot flashes after menopause are more likely to develop metabolic syndrome and high blood pressure, according to research presented at the 25th European Congress of Endocrinology in Istanbul.

16 May 2023

Study shows two distinct types of cerebellar neurons differentially regulate motor and social behaviors

The cerebellum, a major part of the hindbrain in all vertebrates, is important for motor coordination, language acquisition, and regulating social and emotional behaviors.

15 May 2023

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Further Reading

New device makes a heart procedure safer for patients with atrial fibrillation

People with higher long-term hair glucocorticoid levels more likely to develop heart, circulatory diseases

New AI framework shows potential as a supplementary tool for precise stroke identification

TWILIGHT trial reveals the impact of DAPT and ticagrelor monotherapy after percutaneous coronary intervention

Mechanical thrombectomy improves symptoms, quality of life in patients with pulmonary embolism

High-risk heart attack patients could benefit from a long-term treatment with blood thinners

Monovalent COVID-19 booster vaccinations administered in early pregnancy not linked with miscarriage

Are higher blood pressure, glucose, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in stroke survivors associated with cognitive decline?

Review: Quality improvement advances in stroke care

Individuals with a long-term high tea consumption trajectory may have lower risk for all-cause mortality

Is there an association between long-term plasma caffeine intake and adiposity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases?

Regular exercise may decrease the risk of developing Parkinson's disease

Blood sugar may play a key role in dementia risk in stroke survivors

Cardiovascular health disparities exist among sexual minority women

Evidence suggests plant-based diets reduce blood pressure

New technique could mechanically enhance glymphatic transport in the mouse brain

NIH launches landmark initiative to advance nutrition research

Myosteatosis linked to increased risk of major adverse events and death

Women experiencing severe hot flashes after menopause more likely to develop metabolic syndrome

Study shows two distinct types of cerebellar neurons differentially regulate motor and social behaviors

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