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.
Stroke
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 .
PTSD Linked to Early Incident TIA, Stroke in Young Veterans
For young and middle-aged veterans, posttraumatic stress disorder is associated with an increased risk for early incident transient ischemic attack and ischemic stroke.
Decrease in Stroke Incidence Continued Through 2017 in ARIC
In the ARIC study, the decrease in stroke rates reported for 1987 to 2011 extended to 2017.
Apixaban Plus P2Y12 Inhibitor Provides Superior Safety vs VKAs in ACS With AF
Compared with regimens that include vitamin K antagonists, aspirin, or both, an antithrombotic regimen consisting of apixaban without aspirin provides superior safety and similar efficacy among patients with atrial fibrillation and acute coronary syndromes, irrespective of management with medical treatment or PCI.
Walking Speed Predicts Return to Work for Younger Patients After Stroke
For younger patients with stroke, walking speed is a strong predictor for return to employment.
Anticoagulation May Not Affect Stroke Risk in Left-Sided Infective Endocarditis
In this study of patients with left-sided infective endocarditis, investigators analyzed how anticoagulation affects stroke occurrence and bleeding complications.
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