AAN: Stroke prevalence stable overall from 1999 to 2018
Apr 25, 2023
The prevalence of stroke was stable overall and by racial and ethnic and age group, but an increase was seen among men.
Shift work tied to later frailty
Apr 03, 2023
THe association was strongest for women working shift work versus those only working daytime.
American Stroke Association, Feb. 8-10
Feb 23, 2023
New from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference.
Pioglitazone use linked to reduced dementia risk in T2DM
Feb 16, 2023
The reduction in risk was greatest for those with a history of ischemic heart disease or stroke.
Cumulative exposure to estrogen linked to lower risk for stroke
Feb 02, 2023
A reduced risk was observed for total stroke, ischemic stroke and intracerebral hemorrhage with highest versus lowest exposure.
Lower frequency of adding salt to food linked to lower CVD risk
Nov 29, 2022
The lowest CVD risk was seen for those who combined a DASH-style diet with the lowest frequency of adding salt to food.
Benefit of ticagrelor-aspirin in stroke patients tied to renal function
Nov 01, 2022
Stroke patients with normal, but not those with impaired, renal function have a greater benefit with ticagrelor-aspirin than clopidogrel-aspirin.
Active older adults maintain happier, healthier lives: studies
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 14, 2022
Older adults who maintain a consistent rate of daily activity aren’t just happier; they have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease as well, according to two new studies.
Drinking at least two cups of tea daily linked to reduced mortality risk
Aug 30, 2022
An inverse association was seen for mortality from all cardiovascular disease, ischemic heart disease and stroke.
Polypill cuts cardiovascular event risk in seniors with recent MI
Aug 30, 2022
A polypill comprising aspirin, ramipril and atorvastatin is effective for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease in older adults.