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Migratory hyperdense posterior cerebral artery sign following intravenous thrombolysis.
CONCLUSIONS: Evidence of posterior cerebral artery hyperdensity is a rare radiological finding associated with an increased volume of ischaemic stroke. A computed tomography scan of the head in the acute phase is essential to try to clarify its causation. Calcium emboli are an under-diagnosed cause of stroke and occur spontaneously in a large proportion of cases. If calcium embolism is suspected, a study must be conducted in search of a carotid, valvular or aortic arch pathology. Migration of the arterial hyperdensity towards distal is associated with a better prognosis. This case presented good progress in contrast to the...
Source: Revista de Neurologia - May 23, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Mínguez-Sabater H, Domingo-Monge FJ, Parra-Martínez J Tags: Rev Neurol Source Type: research

Association of Coronary Artery Calcium Detected by Routine Ungated CT Imaging With Cardiovascular Outcomes
CONCLUSIONS: Incidental CAC ≥100 was associated with an increased risk of all-cause death and adverse cardiovascular outcomes, beyond traditional risk factors. DL-CAC from routine non-ECG-gated CTs identifies patients at increased cardiovascular risk and holds promise as a tool for opportunistic screening to facilitate earlier intervention.PMID:37704309 | DOI:10.1016/j.jacc.2023.06.040
Source: Atherosclerosis - September 13, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Allison W Peng Ramzi Dudum Sneha S Jain David J Maron Bhavik N Patel Nishith Khandwala David Eng Akshay S Chaudhari Alexander T Sandhu Fatima Rodriguez Source Type: research

Fibroblast Growth Factor-23 and Cardiovascular Disease in the General Population: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis Original Articles
Conclusions— Higher serum FGF-23 concentrations are associated with subclinical cardiac disease and with new heart failure and coronary disease events, but not with carotid intima-media thickness or stroke. FGF-23 may be a novel cardiovascular risk factor in the general population.
Source: Circulation: Heart Failure - May 20, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kestenbaum, B., Sachs, M. C., Hoofnagle, A. N., Siscovick, D. S., Ix, J. H., Robinson-Cohen, C., Lima, J. A. C., Polak, J. F., Blondon, M., Ruzinski, J., Rock, D., de Boer, I. H. Tags: Congestive, Epidemiology Original Articles Source Type: research

Can HRT in early menopause cut heart disease risk?
ConclusionThis double-blind RCT found that women taking HRT less than six years after the menopause had slower artery wall thickening than those taking a placebo. This represented the main measure of atherosclerosis progression tested; other measures showed no difference, so the results were not as conclusive as they could have been. Women taking HRT 10 or more years after menopause also showed no difference in atherosclerosis progression compared with a placebo, further complicating the picture.An important limitation of this study is the lack of a patient relevant endpoint, such as cardiovascular events or mortality. Pre...
Source: NHS News Feed - April 1, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Heart/lungs Medication Source Type: news

Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome Presenting as Coma (P4.354)
Conclusions: RCVS rarely can present with coma and multifocal infarctions. Exact pathophysiology remains unknown but disruption of sympathetic tone and endothelial dysfunction have been implicated. A high index of suspicion is required to minimize disease complications and prevent improper withdrawal of care.Disclosure: Dr. Khan has nothing to disclose. Dr. Adcock has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 3, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Khan, M., Adcock, A. Tags: Cerebrovascular Case Reports Source Type: research

Association of Thoracic Aorta Calcium Score With Exercise Blood Pressure Response and Clinical Outcomes in Elderly Individuals: Differential Impact of Aorta Calcification Compared With Coronary Artery Calcification Preventive Cardiology
Conclusions Aortic calcification was related to SBP response during exercise and was an independent predictor for outcomes, especially stroke, regardless of resting SBP or CACS.
Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - April 21, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Cho, I.-J., Chang, H.-J., Cho, I., Heo, R., Lee, S.-E., Shim, C. Y., Hong, G.-R., Chung, N. Tags: Computerized Tomography (CT) Preventive Cardiology Source Type: research

Association of computed tomography-derived left atrial size with major cardiovascular events in the general population: The Heinz Nixdorf Recall Study
Conclusion: LA size is associated with incident major CV events independent of risk factors and CAC-score. Once cardiac CT imaging is performed, assessment of LA size may complement information of this imaging modality.Highlights:
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - April 28, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Amir A. Mahabadi, Marie H. Geisel, Nils Lehmann, Christian Lammerding, Hagen Kälsch, Marcus Bauer, Susanne Moebus, Karl-Heinz Jöckel, Raimund Erbel, Stefan Möhlenkamp Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Greater Volume but not Higher Density of Abdominal Aortic Calcium Is Associated With Increased Cardiovascular Disease Risk: MESA (Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis) Outcomes Research
Conclusions— The Agatston method of upweighting calcium scores for greater density may be inappropriate for CVD risk prediction in both the abdominal aorta and coronary arteries.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - November 9, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Forbang, N. I., Michos, E. D., McClelland, R. L., Remigio-Baker, R. A., Allison, M. A., Sandfort, V., Ix, J. H., Thomas, I., Rifkin, D. E., Criqui, M. H. Tags: Cardiovascular Disease, Computerized Tomography (CT), Atherosclerosis Outcomes Research Source Type: research

Association of Rheumatoid Factors With Subclinical and Clinical Atherosclerosis in African American Women: The Multiethnic Study of Atherosclerosis
ConclusionRA‐related autoantibodies are associated with subclinical and clinical atherosclerosis in African American women from a community‐based non‐RA cohort, indicating autoimmune factors may play a role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis.
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - January 26, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Darcy S. Majka, Thanh ‐Huyen T. Vu, Richard M. Pope, Marius Teodorescu, Elizabeth W. Karlson, Kiang Liu, Rowland W. Chang Tags: Rheumatoid Arthritis Source Type: research

Comparison of Carotid Plaque Score and Coronary Artery Calcium Score for Predicting Cardiovascular Disease Events: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis Epidemiology
BackgroundCoronary artery calcium (CAC) predicts coronary heart disease (CHD) events better than carotid wall plaque presence; however, differences in the utility of CAC burden and carotid plaque burden across the spectrum of cardiovascular disease (CVD) events is unknown.Methods and ResultsCVD, CHD and stroke/transient ischemic attack (TIA) events were evaluated prospectively in a multiethnic cohort without CVD at baseline. Carotid plaque score was determined by the number of ultrasound‐detected plaques in the common, bifurcation, and internal carotid artery segments. CAC was detected by computed tomography. Predictive ...
Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - February 14, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Gepner, A. D., Young, R., Delaney, J. A., Budoff, M. J., Polak, J. F., Blaha, M. J., Post, W. S., Michos, E. D., Kaufman, J., Stein, J. H. Tags: Epidemiology, Primary Prevention, Risk Factors, Computerized Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Original Research Source Type: research

Impact of the Coronary Artery Calcium Score on Mid- to Long-Term Cardiovascular Mortality and Morbidity Measured With Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography.
CONCLUSIONS: An elevated CACS with the use of CCTA is an independent predictor of mid- to long-term cardiovascular mortality and morbidity in patients suspected of having CAD. PMID: 29984787 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Circulation Journal - July 6, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yamamoto H, Kitagawa T, Kunita E, Utsunomiya H, Senoo A, Nakamoto Y, Kihara Y Tags: Circ J Source Type: research

Diagnostic reference levels and median doses for common clinical indications of CT: findings from an international registry
ConclusionsDRLs for CTDIvol and DLP for EUCLID clinical indications from diverse organizations were established and can contribute to dose optimization. These values were usually significantly higher in the US than in Europe.Key Points•Registry data were used to create benchmarks for 10 common indications for CT identified by the European Society of Radiology.•Observed US radiation doses were higher than European for 9 of 10 indications (except chronic sinusitis).•The presented diagnostic reference levels and median doses highlight potentially unnecessary variation in radiation dose.
Source: European Radiology - October 13, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

A Partial Clamp During Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Can be Safely Used When Utilizing the Calcium Score with Computed Tomography For Evaluating The Ascending Aorta
CONCLUSION: A PC does not increase postoperative stroke incidence compared with a CFD, when utilizing calcium score evaluation in OPCAB.PMID:36602388 | DOI:10.1532/hsf.4957
Source: The Heart Surgery Forum - January 5, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Goto Yoshihiro Sho Takagi Junji Yanagisawa Akio Nakasu Source Type: research