Stroke

 
Among Stroke Survivors, GLP-1RAs, SGLT2is May Reduce Risk of Future MI, Recurrent Stroke
November 11, 2024

AHA 2024. Study authors reported a 74% lower risk of death and an 84% lower risk of MI among participants taking either a GLP-1RA or an SGLT2i.

COVID-19 Linked to Long-Term Risk of MACE, Especially Among Adults with non-O Blood Types
October 09, 2024

Prior SARS-CoV-2 infection was associated with a 2-fold increased risk for MACE for up to 3 years, even among people with no history of CVD, in a new analysis of UK Biobank data.

Recent Recreational Drug Use Ups Risk of Repeat Serious CV Event: Daily Dose
September 18, 2024

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Recreational Drug Users Face Triple the Risk of Repeat Major Adverse CV Events vs Non-Users
August 30, 2024

ESC 2024: Cannabis, opioid, and MDMA use were most strongly tied to cardiovascular event risk, according to a new study.

High-Intensity Interval Training May Improve Cardiorespiratory Fitness After Stroke
August 09, 2024

Findings from a new study suggest high-intensity interval training may be more effective in improving individuals’ cardiorespiratory fitness poststroke than moderate-intensity continuous training.

Sugar Substitute Raises Risk of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events: Daily Dose
June 25, 2024

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Adolescent Obesity Linked to Higher Stroke Risk in Women: Daily Dose
June 14, 2024

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Women with Overweight/Obesity as Teens, Young Adults Face Higher Risk of Cerebrovascular Disease Later in Life
June 11, 2024

In contrast, men did not face the same increased risk of cerebrovascular disease later in life, reported authors of a new study.

CV Risk Prevention Profiles Significantly Worse Following Stroke vs MI in 2 Large National Cohorts
May 06, 2024

Study participants who had a history of stroke were nearly 60% less likely to meet guideline-recommended secondary prevention goals, new research reveals.

Nontraditional Risk Factors More Likely to Cause Stroke in Young Adults, Study Finds
April 04, 2024

Migraine was the most important nontraditional risk factor linked to stroke in adults aged 18 to 34 years and should be considered in evaluation for an event.