Ischemic Stroke

Self-perceived stress among young women was significantly associated with increased risk for early-onset cryptogenic ischemic stroke, even after adjustment for traditional risk factors, according to a study published in Neurology.

Heavy smoking was associated with a significantly increased risk for cryptogenic ischemic stroke within a large cohort of younger adults from across Europe, data show.

Improved screening for elevated lipoprotein(a) levels among all adults may improve CVD risk assessment and outcomes, especially with multiple Lp(a)-lowering therapies currently in the research pipeline, a speaker reported.

Swedish researchers reported that “extremely low” sugar intake may not be necessary to prevent heart disease, and some treats throughout the week may be acceptable as moderate intake was associated with reduced CV risk.

Lesbian, gay and bisexual U.S. veterans had significantly higher odds for prevalent atherosclerotic CVD compared with their heterosexual peers, according to findings published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

People with type 2 diabetes had twice the number of CVD events vs. matched counterparts, with events starting 3 decades before diagnosis, suggesting their elevated CVD risk may be attributable to factors tied to diabetes development.

CHICAGO — In the OPTION trial, left atrial appendage closure resulted in similar thromboembolic protection but superior bleeding outcomes compared with oral anticoagulation among patients who underwent ablation for atrial fibrillation.

In this video, Alokkumar Jha, PhD, MSc, BE, spoke with Healio about the role that age and sex play in the severity of an ischemic stroke.

October 29 is World Stroke Day, which aims to raise awareness of the condition and how to prevent it.

Exposure to air pollution was linked to higher ischemic stroke incidence among women younger than 65 years and residents of areas with high alcohol and tobacco consumption, researchers reported in European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.