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Age- and Sex-Associated Impacts of Body Mass Index on Stroke Type Risk: A 27-Year Prospective Cohort Study in a Low-Income Population in China
Conclusions Being overweight increased the risk of both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes; obesity was only associated with an increased risk of IS. Additionally, the positive association between BMI and stroke risk was only observed in participants aged <65 years and the associations differed between men and women. Being overweight increased the risk of both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes in men and being underweight increased their risk of hemorrhagic stroke. In women, being overweight increased the hemorrhagic stroke risk, whereas obesity increased their IS risks. The high prevalence of hypertension and elevat...
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - April 30, 2019 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Using Dental Pulp Stem Cells for Stroke Therapy
Conclusion and Future Perspectives Stem cell-based therapy is a promising alternative for stroke treatment. While stem cells from different sources, including induced PSC, ESC, MSC, and NSC, have been investigated, using NSC and enhancing the natural mechanisms is most appropriate for brain repair. In preclinical models of stroke, stem cell transplantation has led to positive outcomes through a variety of cellular and molecular mechanisms, many being mediated by the array of beneficial factors produced by the cells. Recent advances in cellular reprogramming have provided alternative sources of NSC to be investigated, allo...
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - April 28, 2019 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

1H NMR-Based Metabolomics Reveals Refined-Huang-Lian-Jie-Du-Decoction (BBG) as a Potential Ischemic Stroke Treatment Drug With Efficacy and a Favorable Therapeutic Window
This study was carried out in accordance with the recommendations of Animal Ethics Committee of China Pharmaceutical University. The protocol was approved by Animal Ethics Committee of China Pharmaceutical University. Author Contributions JW, MY, and LK conceived the experiments and helped to coordinate support and funding. XF performed the research and drafted the manuscript. SL, YL, and DX participated in the experiments. JW analyzed the data and edited the paper. All authors read and approved the final manuscript. Conflict of Interest Statement The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of an...
Source: Frontiers in Pharmacology - April 11, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Endothelial Progenitor Cells: Therapeutic Perspective for Ischemic Stroke.
Abstract Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs), which can be cultured in vitro from mononuclear cells in peripheral blood or bone marrow, express both hematopoietic stem cell and endothelial cell markers on their surface. They are believed to participate in endothelial repair and postnatal angiogenesis due to their abilities of differentiating into endothelial cells and secreting protective cytokines and growth factors. Mounting evidence suggests that circulating EPCs are reduced and dysfunctional in various diseases including hypertension, diabetes, coronary heart disease, and ischemic stroke. Therefore, EPCs have ...
Source: CNS Neuroscience and Therapeutics - December 11, 2012 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Zhao YH, Yuan B, Chen J, Feng DH, Zhao B, Qin C, Chen YF Tags: CNS Neurosci Ther Source Type: research

Risk of death and stroke associated with anticoagulation therapy after mitral valve repair
Conclusion VKA treatment after mitral valve repair is associated with a markedly lower risk of adverse events as stroke or death without excess major bleeding risk during the first 3 months following surgery.
Source: Heart - April 11, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Valeur, N., Merie, C., Hansen, M. L., Torp-Pedersen, C., Gislason, G. H., Kober, L. Tags: Drugs: cardiovascular system, Interventional cardiology, Epidemiology Valvular heart disease Source Type: research

Teaching NeuroImages: Abnormal cervical and cerebral vasculature in 22q11 deletion syndrome
A 12-day-old girl with a postnatal microarray diagnosis of 22q11.2 deletion syndrome was transferred for surgical repair of truncus arteriosus. Neurologic examination at the time of transfer was unremarkable. Brain MRI on day of life 9 demonstrated an absent left internal carotid flow void. Magnetic resonance angiography of the head (figure, A) and neck (figure, B) was subsequently obtained prior to cardiac repair. Patients with 22q11 deletion syndromes may have abnormal cervical vessel development.1 Children with congenital heart disease have an elevated stroke risk, particularly for periprocedural stroke.2 Understanding ...
Source: Neurology - July 3, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Mithal, D. S., Kurz, J. E. Tags: All Cerebrovascular disease/Stroke, Pediatric stroke; see Cerebrovascular Disease/ Childhood stroke, All Genetics RESIDENT AND FELLOW SECTION Source Type: research

Metabolomic analysis of PFO-related stroke shows immediate and persistent decrease of homocysteine post PFO closure (P2.277)
Conclusion We found PFO closure to lower HYC immediately in left atrial (arterial) blood, and this effect persists in peripheral venous circulation at 3 months post procedure. Since high level of HYC is independently associated with stroke and heart disease, our results suggest that mechanical PFO repair may improve circulatory profile of PFO stroke patients. Studies in a larger patient cohort and validation of other important metabolites are ongoing.Disclosure: Dr. Deng has nothing to disclose. Dr. Beecher has nothing to disclose. Dr. Burant has nothing to disclose. Dr. Lopez has nothing to disclose. Dr. De Jong has nothi...
Source: Neurology - April 8, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Deng, W., Beecher, C., Burant, C., Lopez, M., De Jong, F., Palacios, I., Inglessis, I., Silverman, S., Feeney, K., Elia, M., Wickham, T., McMullin, D., Dec, G. W., Buonanno, F., Lo, E., Ning, M. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: PFO and Other Cardiac Disease Source Type: research

Challenging the Great Vascular Wall: can we envision a simple yet comprehensive therapy for stroke?
Abstract Stroke is a leading cause of death in adult life, closely behind ischemic heart disease, and causes a significant and abiding socioeconomic burden. However, current therapies are not able to ensure full neurologic and/or sequelae‐free recovery to all stroke survivors. We believe treatment efficacy and patient rehabilitation could be enhanced significantly by targeting blood‐brain barrier (BBB) deregulation and inflammation‐induced barrier loss occurring after stroke. In this pathological context, bone marrow‐derived endothelial progenitor cells (EPC) enter the bloodstream towards the lesion site but their ...
Source: Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine - January 31, 2017 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Marta Machado ‐Pereira, Tiago Santos, Lino Ferreira, Liliana Bernardino, Raquel Ferreira Tags: Perspective Source Type: research

Maximal stroke volume in children with repaired congenital heart disease
ConclusionAs expected, SV max was impaired in children residual lesion after CHD repair. VO2 max and maximal oxygen pulse does not seem to reflect cardiac performance. Concomitant noninvasive SV max measurement during CPET appears to be useful to evaluate these patients during their follow-up.
Source: Archives of Cardiovascular Diseases Supplements - August 14, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Impact of Forward Stroke Volume Response on Clinical and Structural Outcomes After Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair With MitraClip Structural Heart Disease
Conclusions— FSV increase after MitraClip implantation was associated with more favorable clinical and anatomic outcomes. Severity and pathogenesis of mitral regurgitation and pre-MitraClip FSV predicted postprocedural FSV response.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions - July 11, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kubo, S., Nakamura, M., Shiota, T., Itabashi, Y., Mizutani, Y., Nakajima, Y., Meemook, K., Hussaini, A., Makar, M., Siegel, R. J., Kar, S. Tags: Catheter-Based Coronary and Valvular Interventions Structural Heart Disease Source Type: research

Reliability of Peak Exercise Stroke Volume Assessment by Impedance Cardiography in Patients with Residual Right Outflow Tract Lesions After Congenital Heart Disease Repair
AbstractGlobal ventricular response to exercise may be useful in follow-up of patients with residual right outflow tract lesions after congenital heart disease repair. In this context, impedance cardiography is considered accurate for stroke volume (SV) measurement during exercise testing, however, to date, only partial assessment of its reliability has been reported. We retrospectively evaluated relative and absolute reliability of peak SV by impedance cardiography during exercise using intraclass correlation (ICC) and standard error of measurement (SEM) in this population. Peak SV was measured in 30 young patients (mean ...
Source: Pediatric Cardiology - September 25, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Glucosamine supplements may reduce stroke risk
Study finds lower risk of CVD events in users Related items fromOnMedica The new GP contract: transforming primary care, transforming CVD prevention New ‘treadmill test’ can predict mortality Heart disease and stroke deaths plummet in Scotland Public urged to check their ‘heart age’ to prevent premature death Mexican fish offer clues on heart repair
Source: OnMedica Latest News - May 14, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

This Vitamin Can Save Your Brain
Your brain has amazing abilities. And it can heal itself. That’s not something you’re likely to hear from mainstream medicine — especially if you or a loved one suffer from the effects of stroke, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s or another form of dementia. Here at the Sears Institute for Anti-Aging Medicine, I’ve seen many people with brain damage. And, sadly, most have been deemed “hopeless” by so-called medical experts. But I can tell you there is nothing hopeless about dementia — no matter what its cause. With the right nutrients, there are times when brain damage can be reversed. And now recent research from...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - December 23, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Al Sears Tags: Brain Health Alzheimer's dementia nutrients tocotrienol vitamin E Source Type: news

Etiology, clinical characteristics, and outcome of infective endocarditis: 10-year experience from a tertiary care center in Pakistan
In conclusion, our study provided valuable data on the clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with IE in a developing country. S. aureus was the most common causative agent. Heart failure and stroke were the most common complications. The presence of prosthetic valves, history of chronic kidney disease, ischemic heart disease and previous stroke were associated with a significantly increased risk of mortality. Surgical management was not associated with improved outcomes.PMID:35347974 | DOI:10.4081/monaldi.2022.2212
Source: Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease - March 29, 2022 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Sara Salim Ali Imran Ahmed Qureshi Ahmed Ayaz Ainan Arshad Awais Farhad Bushra Jamil Muhammad Rizwan Sohail Source Type: research

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