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Tool Developed to Assess Long-Term CVD Risk, Benefit of Lipid-Lowering Intervention

The blood levels of non-high density lipoprotein cholesterol were found to have a strong association with the long-term risk for a cardiovascular disease event.

Hyperuricemia May Be a Risk Factor for Stroke Mediated by Severe Hypertension

Hyperuricemia may represent a risk factor for stroke, and severe hypertension may mediate this association.

Increased Risk for Ischemic Stroke in First 6 Months After Intracerebral Hemorrhage Diagnosis

There may be an increased risk for ischemic stroke in elderly patients with intracerebral hemorrhage in the first 6 months after diagnosis.

Comparable 5-Year Outcomes With PCI, CABG for Left Main CAD

The use of percutaneous coronary intervention and coronary artery bypass grafting for the treatment of left main coronary artery disease of low or intermediate anatomic complexity was found to be associated with comparable rates of a composite of death, stroke, and myocardial infarction at 5 years.

Detecting Atrial Fibrillation After Stroke

Evidence on strategies for identifying new atrial fibrillation after stroke is summarized by the AF-SCREEN International Collaboration.

Bariatric Surgery Improves Cerebrovascular Outcomes in Patients With Obesity

Obese people who undergo weight-reduction surgery live longer than obese people who do not have surgery.

Cannabis Use Disorder Tied to Arrhythmia Hospitalization

Cannabis use disorder is associated with hospitalization for arrhythmia, and marijuana use is associated with an increased risk for young-onset stroke.

AHA/ASA Release Updated Guideline on Early Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke

The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have released an update to their 2018 guidelines for the early management of acute ischemic stroke.

Estimated Pulse Wave Velocity Predicts Future Cardiac Event Risks in Hypertension

Estimated pulse wave velocity predicted outcomes independent of the Framingham Risk Score, indicating an incremental role of markers of aortic stiffness on cardiovascular risk.

AF Independently Predicts Risk for In-Hospital Death in Ischemic Stroke

Researchers sought to determine whether atrial fibrillation increases risk for adverse events in hospitalized patients with ischemic stroke .