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The role of the carotid doppler examination in the evaluation of atherosclerotic changes in beta thalassemia patients
Conclusion:  Carotid  Doppler is very useful method in measurement of cIMT that increased in thalassemic patients which  shows a strong relationship with features of iron overload. We recommend the routine use of Doppler measurement of cIMT in these patients to predict early atherosclerotic changes as well as in the follow-up to prevent progression of atherosclerosis. 
Source: Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases - February 16, 2015 Category: Hematology Source Type: research

Cryptogenic stroke
In about a quarter of ischaemic strokes the cause is undetermined, because the investigation is incomplete or delayed, because there are multiple causes or because the stroke is truly cryptogenic. Cryptogenic stroke can be further classified as non‐embolic or embolic. Embolic stroke of undetermined source can be due to paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, minor emboligenic cardiac conditions, atheroembolism, cancer associated and paradoxical embolism through a patent foramen ovale (PFO) or less often a pulmonary fistula. Currently, risk factor control, statins and antiplatelets are the main therapeutic measures to prevent rec...
Source: European Journal of Neurology - January 18, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: A. C. Fonseca, J. M. Ferro Tags: Invited Review Source Type: research

Vascular Ultrasound Imaging for Screening Patients at Risk for Cardiovascular Events
Carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) has been proposed as a useful predictor of cardiovascular (CV) events in asymptomatic subjects in prospective observational studies, and has been used as a surrogate marker of efficacy in randomized therapeutic trials of statins [1]. Furthermore, meta-analyses have demonstrated incremental coronary heart disease and stroke risk prediction with IMT [2]. The evidence emerging from numerous observational, interventional, and meta-analytical studies led, at the AHA Prevention Conference V, to the recommendation of the use of “carefully performed carotid ultrasound in experienced laborator...
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - December 1, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tasneem Z. Naqvi Tags: Editorial Comment Source Type: research

Vascular protective effects of statin-related increase in serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D among high-risk cardiac patients
ConclusionIn patients with cardiovascular disease, statin use is associated with increased serum 25(OH)D, which is independently associated with reduced carotid atherosclerotic burden, increased circulating EPCs, and improved glycemic control. These may partially explain the pleotrophic effects of statins.
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine - November 27, 2014 Category: Cardiology Tags: Vitamin D and cardiovascular disease Source Type: research

Effect of Clot Aging and Cholesterol Content on Ultrasound-Assisted Thrombolysis
Abstract Exposure to 2-MHz transcranial diagnostic ultrasound enhances the thrombolytic activity of intravenously administered tissue plasminogen activator (IV-tPA) in acute ischemic stroke (sonothrombolysis). However, rates of arterial recanalization vary widely, depending upon the clot burden, its location, and stroke subtype. We evaluated the influence of age and cholesterol level of the blood clots on sonothrombolysis in an in vitro model. To “age” the clots, serum was replaced by fresh blood periodically. We increased the cholesterol content of the clots by adding cholesterin to the blood. The clots were...
Source: Translational Stroke Research - October 1, 2014 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Deep-fried Mars bars – unhealthy, but no killer
Conclusion This study found no significant differences in cerebrovascular reactivity (the body’s ability to respond to breath holding by increasing blood flow to the brain) after eating either a deep-fried Mars bar or porridge. When the researchers analysed men and women separately, they found no significant differences in cerebrovascular reactivity after eating a deep-fried Mars bar or porridge. However, when the researchers compared men with women, they found a significant difference, although whether there is any clinical significance to this finding is unclear. The researchers point out that there are limitations to ...
Source: NHS News Feed - September 30, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Food/diet Neurology Obesity Source Type: news

Deep-fried Mars bars: unhealthy, but no killer
Conclusion This study found no significant differences in cerebrovascular reactivity (the body’s ability to respond to breath holding by increasing blood flow to the brain) after eating either a deep-fried Mars bar or porridge. When the researchers analysed men and women separately, they found no significant differences in cerebrovascular reactivity after eating a deep-fried Mars bar or porridge. However, when the researchers compared men with women, they found a significant difference, although whether there is any clinical significance to this finding is unclear. The researchers point out that there are limitations to ...
Source: NHS News Feed - September 30, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Food/diet Neurology Obesity Source Type: news

Treatment with betablockers is associated with higher grey-scale median in carotid plaques
Conclusions: These results suggest the use of standardized ultrasound techniques as an important tool in evaluating the effect of anti-atherosclerotic medications and underline the need of.further prospective randomized studies on larger patient cohorts in order to confirm these results.
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - August 30, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Giuseppe AsciuttoNuno DiasAna PerssonJan NilssonIsabel Gonçalves Source Type: research

Cerebral embolism in the perioperative period in patients post invasive treatment of carotid artery stenosis. Does invasive treatment prevent cerebral embolism?
CONCLUSIONS: 1. Microembolic signals in the middle cerebral artery detected with the use of transcranial ultrasound examination in the early period after carotid revascularization of the internal carotid artery are usually asymptomatic. 2. Cerebral embolism in the early period after carotid revascularization is more frequently found inpatients with symptomatic carotid artery stenosis subjected to a repair procedure. 3. The clinical significance of cerebral emboli found after carotid revascularization requires further research. PMID: 24846363 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Polish Heart Journal - May 20, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lasek-Bal A, Urbanek T, Puz P, Ziaja D, Ziaja K Tags: Kardiol Pol Source Type: research

An audit of management practices in patients with suspected temporary monocular blindness
Conclusion There is a need to improve professional awareness of the importance of starting best medical therapy and performing CEA as soon as possible after onset of TMB.
Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - May 17, 2014 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Naylor, A. R., Robinson, T. G., Eveson, D., Burns, J. Tags: Public health, Vision, Neurology Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research

Excessive Daytime Sleepiness is Associated with Longer Culprit Lesion and Adverse Outcomes in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
Conclusion:In patients presenting with coronary artery disease, excessive daytime sleepiness based on ESS > 10 was associated with longer culprit lesions and future adverse cardiovascular events.Citation:Lee CH; Ng WY; Hau W; Ho HH; Tai BC; Chan MY; Richards AM; Tan HC. Excessive daytime sleepiness is associated with longer culprit lesion and adverse outcomes in patients with coronary artery disease. J Clin Sleep Med 2013;9(12):1267-1272.
Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM - December 14, 2013 Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research

One, two and three-dimensional ultrasound measurements of carotid atherosclerosis before and after cardiac rehabilitation: preliminary results of a randomized controlled trial
Background: It is still not known how patients who are post-transient ischemic attack (TIA) or post-stroke might benefit from prospectively planned comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation (CCR). In this pilot evaluation of a larger ongoing randomized-controlled-trial, we evaluated ultrasound (US) measurements of carotid atherosclerosis in subjects following TIA or mild non-disabling stroke and their relationship with risk factors before and after 6-months of CCR. Methods: Carotid ultrasound (US) measurements of one-dimensional intima-media-thickness (IMT), two-dimensional total-plaque-area (TPA), three-dimensional total-plaqu...
Source: Cardiovascular Ultrasound - November 6, 2013 Category: Radiology Authors: Tamas LindenmaierDaniel BuchananDamien PikeTim HartleyRobert ReidJ SpenceRichard ChanMichael SharmaPeter PriorNeville SuskinGrace Parraga Source Type: research

An audit of management practices in patients with suspected temporary monocular blindness.
CONCLUSION: There is a need to improve professional awareness of the importance of starting best medical therapy and performing CEA as soon as possible after onset of TMB. PMID: 24187055 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The British Journal of Ophthalmology - November 1, 2013 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Naylor AR, Robinson TG, Eveson D, Burns J Tags: Br J Ophthalmol Source Type: research

Coronary atheroma volume and cardiovascular events during maximally intensive statin therapy
Conclusion Following 2 years of high-intensity statin therapy, a baseline coronary atheroma volume predicted MACE, despite the achievement of very low on-treatment LDL-C levels.
Source: European Heart Journal - November 1, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Puri, R., Nissen, S. E., Shao, M., Ballantyne, C. M., Barter, P. J., Chapman, M. J., Erbel, R., Libby, P., Raichlen, J. S., Uno, K., Kataoka, Y., Nicholls, S. J. Tags: Coronary artery disease Source Type: research

Abstract 615: Progression Of Atherosclerosis Plaque Area In Postmenopausal Women During Controlled Traditional Risk Factors Poster Session II
Conclusion, these results indicate that in the presence of controlled traditional risk factors, atherosclerosis may progress in some patients, including in menopausal women. Additional promoters of atherosclerosis should be evaluated in these progressive patients or possibly more intensive treatment should be used in such patients.
Source: Hypertension - October 30, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Perez, H. A., Garcia, N. H., Spence, J. D., Armando, L. J. Tags: Poster Session II Source Type: research