Amit Akirov, MD, Author at The Cardiology Advisor

Stroke

Carotid Web Increases Recurrent Stroke Risk

By

Amit Akirov, MD

July 28, 2021

A team of investigators evaluated the 2-year recurrent stroke risk in patients with symptomatic carotid web.

atrial fibrillation, cardiology, cardiovascular

Arrhythmia

Hydroxychloroquine Linked to Decreased Incident AF Risk in Lupus

By

Amit Akirov, MD

July 12, 2021

Researchers evaluated the association between hydroxychloroquine and risk for incident atrial fibrillation in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.

General Cardiology

New Position Statement on the Importance of Sleep to Health and Well-Being

By

Amit Akirov, MD

July 9, 2021

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine provided a position statement on the importance of sleep in health and several objectives to improve health, productivity, and well-being.

Vascular Medicine

Increased CVST Risk With Thrombocytopenia in Recipients of J&J COVID-19 Vaccine

By

Amit Akirov, MD

May 18, 2021

This case series described the different reports of CVST with thrombocytopenia following receipt of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.

Stroke

Increased Stroke Risk in Younger Adults During the Convalescent Phase of COVID-19

By

Amit Akirov, MD

May 12, 2021

As acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is a known neurologic complication in patients with COVID-19, researchers sought to evaluate AIS in the convalescent phase of infection in younger adults.

elderly man receiving COVID-19 vaccine wearing a mask

General Cardiology

Safety and Efficacy of SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Vaccines in Chronic Inflammatory Diseases

By

Amit Akirov, MD

May 7, 2021

The immunogenicity and safety of SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines in patients with chronic inflammatory conditions receiving immunosuppressive therapy were determined.

General Cardiology

Sudden Unexpected Death Risk in Comorbid Epilepsy, Cardiac Autonomic Dysfunction

By

Amit Akirov, MD

May 6, 2021

Abnormal cardiac autonomic response to sympathetic stimulation by hyperventilation may influence mortality in patients with epilepsy.

patient in ICU, covid19, respiratory, hospital

Vascular Medicine

Effect of Rituximab Timing on COVID-19-Related Death in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis

By

Amit Akirov, MD

April 13, 2021

Treatment with rituximab and immunoglobulin levels may increase risk for COVID-19-related death in ANCA-associated vasculitis.

General Cardiology

Cardiovascular Risk Management in Rheumatoid Arthritis

By

Amit Akirov, MD

April 8, 2021

Researchers estimated cardiovascular risk by different strategies in patients with RA; analyzed the percentage of patients who would be candidates to receive statin therapy; and identified how many patients met the recommended lipid goals.

General Cardiology

Increased Risk for Cardiovascular Events and Death in Patients With Long-Term Mild SLE

By

Amit Akirov, MD

April 6, 2021

Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus have a higher risk for cardiovascular events and mortality.

Amit Akirov, MD

All articles by Amit Akirov, MD

Carotid Web Increases Recurrent Stroke Risk

Hydroxychloroquine Linked to Decreased Incident AF Risk in Lupus

New Position Statement on the Importance of Sleep to Health and Well-Being

Increased CVST Risk With Thrombocytopenia in Recipients of J&J COVID-19 Vaccine

Increased Stroke Risk in Younger Adults During the Convalescent Phase of COVID-19

Safety and Efficacy of SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Vaccines in Chronic Inflammatory Diseases

Sudden Unexpected Death Risk in Comorbid Epilepsy, Cardiac Autonomic Dysfunction

Effect of Rituximab Timing on COVID-19-Related Death in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis

Cardiovascular Risk Management in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Increased Risk for Cardiovascular Events and Death in Patients With Long-Term Mild SLE

Challenges of Global COVID-19 Vaccinations: Production, Affordability, Allocation, and Deployment