Migraine Headache and Risk for Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Events
Migraine headache is associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease and cerebrovascular events, including ischemic stroke.
All articles by Amit Akirov, MD
Long-Term CV Health and Weight Change After Smoking Cessation in T2D
Weight gain after smoking cessation partially attenuates the beneficial effect on cardiovascular morbidity.
Clinical Pearls and Pitfalls of Automated CT Perfusion for Acute Ischemic Stroke
Researchers find automated CT perfusion is an important tool in the triage and treatment decision making in acute ischemic stroke.
Statin Therapy and Cognitive Function in Elderly Patients
Treatment with statins in the elderly population is not associated with accelerated memory dysfunction, greater decline in global cognitive function, or brain volume changes over 2 years.
HbA1c Minimally Improves CVD Risk Prediction in Patients With, Without Diabetes
Inclusion of hemoglobin A1c as a factor in cardiovascular disease risk prediction scores only had modest benefit.
Hemoglobin A1c Can Predict Cardiovascular Outcomes in High-Risk Patients With Diabetes
In patients with diabetes and high cardiovascular risk, hemoglobin A1c is strongly associated with cardiovascular outcomes.
Lipidome Module Associated With Markers of Atherosclerosis and Osteoporosis
Researchers identified a network of lipid species jointly associated with markers of both osteoporosis and atherosclerosis.
HDL Cholesterol Can Be Used to Monitor Triglycerides, Remnant Cholesterol
Low HDL-C may be used to monitor long-term average triglycerides and remnant cholesterol levels, similar to how high hemoglobin A1c is used to monitor long-term elevated glucose levels.
Risk Factors Are Frequently Inadequately Treated in Patients With Stroke or TIA
In patients with ischemic stroke and TIA there is a significant gap between cerebrovascular risk factors control and real-world stroke prevention.
Hypertension Increases the Risk for Developing Epilepsy in Older Age
Researchers found hypertension is associated with a 2.5-fold increased risk for developing epilepsy in older age, a risk that may be mitigated by hypertension treatment.
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