Transient Ischemic Attack Archives - The Cardiology Advisor

Underutilization of Influenza Vaccination in Populations at High-Risk for Complications

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

August 18, 2020

Influenza vaccinations were found to be underutilized among groups who are considered to be at high risk for complications from infection.

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.

Dyslipidemia

Higher Combined oxLDL and LDL Levels Found to Be Associated With Recurrent Stroke

By

Cardiology Advisor Contributing Writer

March 24, 2020 11:25 am

The combination of higher serum oxidized low-density lipoprotein (oxLDL) and LDL levels was found to be associated with an increased risk for recurrent stroke and poor functional outcomes in patients who have had minor stroke or are at high risk for transient ischemic attacks.

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Vitamin K Antagonist Cessation and Stroke/TIA Risk in Newly Diagnosed AF

By

Gary Rothbard, MD, MS

February 25, 2020

Discontinuation of vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulant therapy was associated with an elevated risk for stroke or transient ischemic attack in patients newly diagnosed with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.

Stroke

Risk Factors Are Frequently Inadequately Treated in Patients With Stroke or TIA

By

Amit Akirov, MD

January 13, 2020

In patients with ischemic stroke and TIA there is a significant gap between cerebrovascular risk factors control and real-world stroke prevention.

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The Role of Public Education Campaigns in Increasing Patient Response to TIA and Minor Stroke

By

Alyssa Capel

September 3, 2018

The UK FAST campaign attempted to bolster patient response to both transient ischemic attack and minor stroke.

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Half of Cardiovascular Events Occur Between 2 to 5 Years After Stroke

July 4, 2018

The rate of a composite of stroke, acute coronary syndrome, or death from cardiovascular causes occurred in 12.9% of patients; 50.1% of events occurring in the second to fifth years.

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Clopidogrel Plus Aspirin Cuts Ischemic Events in Stroke, TIA

May 22, 2018

The combination of clopidogrel and aspirin was associated with a reduced risk for major ischemic events, but also with increased risk for major hemorrhage within 90 days.

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Clopidogrel Plus Aspirin Reduces Recurrent Stroke Risk in Patients With Multiple Acute Infarctions

By

Brandon May

May 1, 2018

Investigators assessed the impact of infarction patterns on the safety and effectiveness of dual antiplatelet therapy with clopidogrel and aspirin.

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Previous Stroke or TIA May Increase Risk for Urgency Urinary Incontinence

March 13, 2018

Independent risk factors for urgency urinary incontinence included previous stroke or transient ischemic attack, increased body mass index, and hypertension.

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Stroke, TIA Quality of Care Varies Across Facilities

February 9, 2018

Care quality for patients with transient ischemic attack or minor stroke varies substantially across elements of care and facilities.