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Modified Cardiac Rehab May Cut Mortality Risk for Stroke Survivors

June 10, 2022

Stroke survivors who participate in a comprehensive stroke recovery program that incorporates modified cardiac rehabilitation have decreased all-cause mortality at one year, improved overall function, and better cardiovascular performance.

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1-in-3 men have some form of cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association. An estimated 2.8 million men experience stroke each year and hypertension is common in younger men. Routine check-ups are important to monitor heart health.

Time to Benefit Estimated for Intensive BP Control to Prevent Stroke

About 1.7 years of more intensive hypertensive treatment required to prevent one stroke per 200 adults aged 65 years or older

Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Increase Risk for Ischemic, Hemorrhagic Stroke

Researchers sought to determine the association between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy subtypes and stroke risk up to 17 years later.

Stroke Risk Increased for Offspring of Moms With Hypertension in Pregnancy

Offspring of mothers with hypertensive disorders during pregnancy (HDP) may have an increased risk for developing stroke later in life.

Longitudinal Study Tracks High Blood Pressure, Stroke Risk

Stroke incidence higher for Black than White individuals; stage 2 hypertension tied to substantially higher stroke risk compared with normal BP.

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Elevated SBP Prior to OAC Initiation Linked to Hemorrhagic Stroke Risk in AF

This study suggests that lowering SBP <145 mmHg before oral anticoagulation initiation may decrease risk for hemorrhagic stroke in patients with hypertension and atrial fibrillation.

ASA: Delays in Hospital Care After Arrival Worsen Stroke Outcomes

In stroke patients, continuous quality improvement should involve minimizing delays in door-to-puncture and door-to-reperfusion time to minimize poor patient outcomes.

More Than One-Third of Stroke Survivors Have Uncontrolled Hypertension

More than one-third of stroke survivors have uncontrolled hypertension, and about one in five are not taking antihypertensive medications.

Intensive Blood Pressure Control May Improve Secondary Stroke Prevention

Intensive blood pressure lowering nonsignificantly reduces the risk for recurrence among patients with a history of stroke compared with a standard BP-lowering regimen.