Significantly lower risks for MACE, all-cause mortality, incident myocardial infarction, stroke seen for adults 50 years and older with ASCVD.

Background: Patients with a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or minor stroke have an increased risk of subsequent stroke that persists for at least 10 years. We aimed to identify prognostic factors ...

Prior stroke and neurological disability increased long-term mortality after myocardial infarction. Learn how neurological status may guide risk assessment.

Young adults may suffer strokes when using cocaine, meth, and even cannabis, and the onset may be shortly after drug use and is directly linked to these drugs.

The use of potassium-competitive acid blockers or PPI with clopidogrel is associated with a higher risk for ischemic events ...

Background The presence of a coincident intracranial aneurysm (CIA) on the target vessel of patients undergoing mechanical thrombectomy (MT) for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) poses challenges, as the ...

Analysis of a large, nationally representative survey shows that stroke survivors under age 50 have more problems ...

BACKGROUND: Forecasts for the future prevalence of cardiovascular disease and stroke are crucial to guide efforts to improve health outcomes across the life course for women. METHODS: Using historical ...

The risk of recurrent ischemic stroke can be reduced by managing modifiable risk factors and instituting a regimen of mechanism-specific secondary stroke prevention. Strategies for secondary ...

ABSTRACT: Background: Post-stroke depression is very prevalent among stroke survivors but is often missed or underdiagnosed. There is much attention given to the physical rehabilitation of stroke ...

A new blood marker reflects the extent of brain injury after an ischemic stroke and can predict patient outcomes months to years later. Strokes are a medical emergency, yet imaging can capture only ...