Large Absolute Benefit of PCSK9 Inhibition in ACS With Polyvascular Disease
Polyvascular disease is associated with high risks of major adverse cardiovascular events and death despite intensive statin therapy.
Stroke
Over Half of Patients Have Suboptimal Response to Statins
More than half of patients initiating statin therapy have a suboptimal LDL-C response within 24 months.
Multidisciplinary Team Discussion Should Be Standard of Care in Carotid Stenosis
Careful multidisciplinary team discussion may avoid unnecessary intervention in patients with carotid stenosis presenting with stroke or transient ischemic attack.
Very Low LDL-C, Triglycerides Linked to Hemorrhagic Stroke Risk in Women
Women with very low LDL-C or low triglycerides have an increased risk for hemorrhagic stroke.
Epidemiological Evidence Does Not Support Protective Effects of Alcohol for Stroke
Findings from this genetic epidemiological study do not support the protective effects of moderate alcohol consumption on stroke when compared with no alcohol consumption.
Guidelines Address PFO Closure for Secondary Stroke Prevention
Recommendations were presented for patent foramen ovale closure for the secondary prevention of recurrent stroke.
Low Circulating Retinoic Acid Levels Linked to Mortality in Acute Ischemic Stroke
Low circulating serum levels of retinoic acid may be predictive of 6-month all cause and cardiovascular disease mortality risk in patients with acute ischemic stroke.
Direct Aspiration Noninferior to Stent Retriever for Stroke Thrombectomy
Direct aspiration is equally effective for large-vessel occlusion stroke, with lower device costs.
Rivaroxaban Reduces Post-Stroke Mortality Risk in Nonvalvular Afib
Rivaroxaban found to reduce risk of stroke.
No Difference Between Antiplatelet Agents vs Anticoagulants in Recurrent Stroke Risk After Cervical Dissection
Researchers found a low rate of recurrent stroke after carotid and vertebral dissection and no difference between antiplatelet agents and anticoagulants.
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