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Mutation in Adenosine-Controlling Gene Associated with Early Stroke, Inflammation (FREE)
By Joe Elia
A mutation in CECR1, which normally encodes an enzyme involved in regulating inflammation, has been associated with polyarteritis nodosa, stroke, and other vascular diseases. …
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - February 20, 2014 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
First-Ever Guidelines Issued on Stroke Prevention in Women (FREE)
By Amy Orciari Herman
The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have issued the first stroke-prevention guidelines that focus on women's unique risks.Among the recommendations: -- Pregnant women with chronic …
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - February 7, 2014 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Early Doses of Warfarin Paradoxically Associated with Higher Stroke Risk (FREE)
By Joe Elia
Patients with atrial fibrillation seem to be at increased risk for ischemic stroke when starting warfarin prophylaxis, according to a case-control study in the European Heart Journal. …
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - December 19, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Three Metabolic Risk Factors Could Account for Half of Coronary Heart Disease Risk in Overweight Patients (FREE)
By Kelly Young
Successfully controlling high blood pressure, lipids, and glucose levels could potentially reduce coronary heart disease risk by half and stroke risk by three fourths in overweight patients, according to a Lancet study. …
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - November 22, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Carotid Stenting Associated with Stroke in Elderly, Meta-Analysis Finds (FREE)
By Joe Elia
The elderly seem to fare better with carotid endarterectomy than with stenting, according to a JAMA Surgery meta-analysis.Researchers examined outcomes from over 40 …
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - October 24, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Stroke Affecting More and More People Every Year (FREE)
By Amy Orciari Herman
While death rates from stroke, including ischemic and hemorrhagic events, have declined over the past two decades, the absolute number of people …
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - October 24, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Statins Reduce Cardiovascular Events in Elders Without Established CVD (FREE)
By Amy Orciari Herman
Statins are associated with lower risks for myocardial infarction and stroke among elders without established cardiovascular disease, according to a meta-analysis in the Journal of the …
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - August 29, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
For Moderately Severe Stroke, Treating Even Sooner Is Even Better (FREE)
By Joe Elia
"Ultra-early" thrombolysis (within 90 minutes of symptom onset) is more often associated with excellent outcomes in patients with mild …
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - August 23, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Follow-Up Interview: Mediterranean Diet, Genetics & Stroke (FREE)
By Joe Elia
Earlier this week, we covered a Diabetes Care study …
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - August 16, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Mediterranean Diet Reduces Stroke Risk Even in Those with High Genetic Risk (FREE)
By Joe Elia
High risks for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular complications conferred by variants in the TCF7L2 gene can be partially offset by strict adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet, according to a Diabetes …
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - August 14, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Nonadherence to Antihypertensive Therapy Linked to Stroke Risk (FREE)
By Kelly Young
Patients with hypertension who don't regularly take their medications are at increased risk for stroke, according to a European Heart Journal study.Using Finnish registries, researchers studied nearly 27,000 …
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - July 17, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
After Minor Stroke, Adding Clopidogrel to Aspirin Reduces Further Risk in Some (FREE)
By Joe Elia
Patients taking clopidogrel in addition to aspirin after minor ischemic stroke show a lower risk for early recurrence, according to a New England Journal of Medicine study. An …
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - June 27, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Stroke Thrombolysis Beneficial for Long-Term Well-Being
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - June 20, 2013 Category: Primary Care Tags: Medical News Source Type: news
Small Changes Make a Big Difference in Stroke Risk
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - June 6, 2013 Category: Primary Care Tags: Medical News Source Type: news
Stroke Survivors Should Continue Antithrombotics During Dental Procedures
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - May 28, 2013 Category: Primary Care Tags: Medical News Source Type: news
