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Simultaneous onset of myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke in a patient with atrial fibrillation: Multiple territory injury revealed on angiography and magnetic resonance
An 84-year-old man with a history of hypertension and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) who received no anticoagulant drugs experienced acute chest pain and transient loss of consciousness. He was transferred to our emergency room. His initial electrocardiogram showed sinus rhythm with ST-segment elevation in the I, aVL, and V1–V6 leads. His blood pressure was 158/92mmHg and his pulse was regular at 70beats per minute. A chest radiograph showed increased heart size and pulmonary vascular congestion. His troponin T level was elevated (more than 0.1ng/mL). He was diagnosed with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (MI) and...
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 4, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Osamu Hashimoto, Kozo Sato, Yohei Numasawa, Joji Hosokawa, Masahiro Endo Tags: Online Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

Subclinical Atrial Fibrillation Preceding Cardioembolic Stroke in a Patient with Systolic Heart Failure
Atrial fibrillation and congestive heart failure are risk factors for cerebral infarction. The most commonly used estimates of stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation are cardiac failure, hypertension, age, diabetes mellitus, and stroke (CHADS2 score) [1–4]. Although atrial fibrillation may be recognized by the presence of symptoms, such as palpitations, some patients are occasionally asymptomatic [5–7]. The absence of symptoms results in a delayed diagnosis, and may lead to fatal thromboembolic events.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - August 13, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kihei Yoneyama, Tomoo Harada, Hidemichi Ito, Makoto Takano, Maya Tsukahara, Yukio Sato, Masashi Uchida, Satoru Nishio, Yoshihiro J. Akashi Source Type: research

Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Stroke
The incidence and type of stroke in the setting of takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TC) can vary, depending on the patient population being studied [1–5]. For this reason, we sought to investigate the occurrence of TC together with stroke at our institution (Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona). To do this, we identified all patients with a diagnosis of TC per ICD-9 (International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Edition) (ICD-9 code 429.83; October 1, 2006, to October 31, 2011) (Table 1) or apical ballooning syndrome (ICD-9 code 419.89; January 1, 2006, to September 30, 2006) in a retrospective analysis of the electronic medical records.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - August 13, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Michelle L. Young, James Stoehr, Maria I. Aguilar, F. David Fortuin Source Type: research

Subclinical atrial fibrillation preceding cardioembolic stroke in a patient with systolic heart failure
Atrial fibrillation and congestive heart failure are risk factors for cerebral infarction. The most commonly used estimates of stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation are cardiac failure, hypertension, age, diabetes mellitus, and stroke (CHADS2 score) [1–4]. Although atrial fibrillation may be recognized by the presence of symptoms, such as palpitations, some patients are occasionally asymptomatic [5–7]. The absence of symptoms results in a delayed diagnosis and may lead to fatal thromboembolic events.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - August 13, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kihei Yoneyama, Tomoo Harada, Hidemichi Ito, Makoto Takano, Maya Tsukahara, Yukio Sato, Masashi Uchida, Satoru Nishio, Yoshihiro J. Akashi Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Stroke
The incidence and type of stroke in the setting of takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TC) can vary, depending on the patient population being studied [1–5]. For this reason, we sought to investigate the occurrence of TC together with stroke at our institution (Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona). To do this, we identified all patients with a diagnosis of TC per ICD-9 (International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Edition) (ICD-9 code 429.83; October 1, 2006, to October 31, 2011) (Table 1) or apical ballooning syndrome (ICD-9 code 419.89; January 1, 2006, to September 30, 2006) in a retrospective analysis of the electronic medical records.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - August 13, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Michelle L. Young, James Stoehr, Maria I. Aguilar, F. David Fortuin Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

Obstructive sleep apnea and the risk of ischemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Prevention of thromboembolism with oral anticoagulant agents is an important treatment for patients with AF. CHADS2 and CHA2DS2-VASc score has been widely used as the initial approach to assess future stroke risk among AF patients. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common breathing disorder associated with substantial cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. It has been reported as an independent risk factor for ischemic stroke [1–4].
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - December 2, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Chun-Chin Chang, Chun-Chih Chiu, Chia-Hung Chiang, Chin-Chou Huang, Wan-Leong Chan, Po-Hsun Huang, Yu-Chun Chen, Tzeng-Ji Chen, Chia-Min Chung, Shing-Jong Lin, Jaw-Wen Chen, Hsin-Bang Leu Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Stroke Risk in Atrial Fibrillation: Is There A Correlation or Not?
We have read with great interest the article recently published by Chin Chang et al. entitled “Obstructive sleep apnea and the risk of ischemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation” [1]. However, we have some concerns about article. Our first concern is about CHA2DS2-VASc scores of the study groups. The CHA2DS2-VASc score evaluates factors such as vascular disease, hypertension, and diabetes as contributors to stroke risk. Although subjects with concomitant atrial fibrillation (AF) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) had a higher percentage of hypertension, diabetes, coronary artery disease, and peripheral arteria...
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 24, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Serdar Kalemci, Ibrahim Altun, Fatih Akin, Murat Biteker Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

A Comparison of Stroke and Coronary Risks in Chinese and American
The Chinese multi-provincial cohort study shows that the Framingham coronary risk prediction model systematically overestimates Chinese risk by more than two times, which means that, when at the same levels of traditional risk factors, coronary risk is much higher in American than Chinese [1]. Unlike American, stroke is much more prevalent than coronary heart disease (CHD) in Chinese [2]. In order to test whether cardiovascular risk (stroke risk plus CHD risk) was also lower in Chinese than American, this study compared Chinese and American cardiovascular risks.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 24, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mengya Li, Zhenlu Zhang, Youping Chen Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Is obstructive sleep apnea associated with the risk of ischemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation?
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most important preventable causes of ischemic stroke. Current guidelines recommend assessing the thromboembolic risk by either CHADS2 or CHA2DS2-VASc scores [1]. Unfortunately, both scores base only on age and previously diagnosed comorbidities, and tend to omit many important aspects that strongly influence patients’ risk and prognosis. Factors such as left atrial morphology and function or chronic kidney disease were previously shown to be associated with higher risk of stroke and influence the necessity of anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation patients [2,3].
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 26, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Filip M. Szymanski, Anna E. Platek, Krzysztof J. Filipiak Source Type: research

Length of hospital stay is shorter in South Asian patients with Ischaemic Stroke
Ischaemic stroke is a global healthcare issue and in the UK one percent of all admissions to National Health Service (NHS) hospitals were due to stroke [1]. It is the leading cause of disability, with more than half of the survivors left dependent on others, of which 11% are newly admitted to care homes. The majority of survivors will require rehabilitation and additional care in the community [2,3]. These additional needs culminate with longer hospital admissions, with a mean length of hospital stay (LOS) of 20days [3].
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - March 25, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Rahul Potluri, Mohammed Wasim, Bharat Markandey, Arouna Kapour, Niece Khouw, Paul Carter, Hardeep Uppal, Suresh Chandran Tags: Letter to the editor Source Type: research

Management of stroke prevention in bulgarian patients With non-valvular atrial fibrillation (bul-af survey)
It is well known the patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) have a 5-fold increased risk of stroke compared to those without AF. Moreover, the incidence of ischemic stroke in asymptomatic or recurrent paroxysmal AF is comparable to this one in chronic AF. In this setting, the knowledge of the physicians about the anticoagulation therapy in AF is essential to reduce the AF complications and to improve the quality of patients` life. (See Figs. 1 and 2.)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - March 30, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Nikolay Margaritov Runev, Stamen Mitev Dimitrov Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Reasons for non-adherence to practice guidelines on stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation: A cross-sectional study in primary care
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with an increased risk of stroke and mortality if left untreated [1]. Anticoagulants – such as vitamin K antagonists (VKA) and non-VKA oral anticoagulants (NOACs) – are highly effective in preventing this [2], but inherently carry the risk of bleeding complications. To identify AF patients in whom stroke risk outweighs bleeding risk, practice guidelines recommend to use clinical decision rules. However, adherence to such guidelines is low [3]. Knowledge of the exact reasons for this non-adherence is scarce and mainly based on vignette studies or qualitative studies in which physic...
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - March 31, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sander van Doorn, Floor Hartman-Weide, Geert-Jan Geersing, Ruud Oudega, Arno W. Hoes, Frans H. Rutten Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Pharmacological Management Strategies for Stroke Prevention Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: A Systematic Review
The most appropriate pharmacological treatment for stroke prevention after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is unclear. We performed a systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies examining the effect of various pharmacological treatment regimens on rates of stroke, bleeding, and death after TAVR.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - April 30, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lee H. Sterling, Sarah B. Windle, Kristian B. Filion, Mark J. Eisenberg Tags: Review Source Type: research

Diastolic dysfunction reduces stroke volume during daily's life activities in patients with severe aortic stenosis
Pathophysiologic consequences of left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy and fibrosis, as these occur in aortic stenosis, are elevated filling and left atrial (LA) pressures [1]. Depending on the time duration of pressure overload, LA volume increases proportionally to the degree of left ventricular (LV) diastolic dysfunction [2]. Elevated LA pressure aims to ensure adequate LV filling and, consequently, stroke volume but may return to normal levels during certain daily activities (e.g., cough, defecation, lifting a heavy or even medium load), which produce a preload reduction, possibly compromising LV both filling and stroke volume [1].
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - May 20, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Maria Angela Losi, Raffaele Izzo, Eugenio Stabile, Anna Sannino, Grazia Canciello, Alessandra Giamundo, Francesca Musella, Plinio Cirillo, Mariella Prastaro, Maurizio Galderisi, Bruno Trimarco, Giovanni Esposito Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

New-onset atrial fibrillation in patients with elevated troponin I levels in the acute phase of stroke
Troponin I (TnI) increase in the acute phase of stroke may be due to the presence of acute coronary syndrome (ACS), other medical conditions and/or neurogenic-induced cardiac injury, especially in stroke involving the insula of the right brain hemisphere [1]. In this case, damage to cardiomyocytes is probably due to the rapid release of catecholamines into the bloodstream as a result of sympathoadrenal activation [2,3]. The consequences of cardiac injury may include new-onset arrhythmias, such as multifocal ventricular beats, couplets and unsustained ventricular tachycardia or atrial fibrillation (AF) [3].
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - May 25, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Anetta Lasek-Bal, Zbigniew Gąsior, Teresa Kowalewska-Twardela, Tomasz Urbanek Source Type: research