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Impact of living and socioeconomic characteristics on cardiovascular risk in ischemic stroke patients
ConclusionVascular risk in stroke patients in low‐ and middle‐income countries varies not only with the number of arterial beds involved but also with socioeconomic variables.
Source: International Journal of Stroke - June 13, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Pierre Amarenco, Halim Abboud, Julien Labreuche, Antonio Arauz, Alan Bryer, Pablo M. Lavados, Ayrton Massaro, Mario Munoz Collazos, Philippe Gabriel Steg, Bassem I. Yamout, Eric Vicaut, Tags: Research Source Type: research

Addressing barriers to optimal oral anticoagulation use and persistence among patients with atrial fibrillation: Proceedings, Washington, DC, December 3-4, 2012
Approximately half of patients with atrial fibrillation and with risk factors for stroke are not treated with oral anticoagulation (OAC), whether it be with vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) or novel OACs (NOACs); and of those treated, many discontinue treatment. Leaders from academia, government, industry, and professional societies convened in Washington, DC, on December 3-4, 2012, to identify barriers to optimal OAC use and adherence and to generate potential solutions. Participants identified a broad range of barriers, including knowledge gaps about stroke risk and the relative risks and benefits of anticoagulant therapies;...
Source: American Heart Journal - April 25, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Paul L. Hess, Michael J. Mirro, Hans-Christoph Diener, John W. Eikelboom, Sana M. Al-Khatib, Elaine M. Hylek, Hayden B. Bosworth, Bernard J. Gersh, Daniel E. Singer, Greg Flaker, Jessica L. Mega, Eric D. Peterson, John S. Rumsfeld, Benjamin A. Steinberg, Tags: Results of Expert Meetings Source Type: research

Comparing Semi-quantitative and Volumetric Measurements of MRI White Matter Hyperintensities: The Northern Manhattan Study (S62.007)
CONCLUSIONS: Our volumetric and visual rating measures of WMH were strongly correlated, but the volumetric measure was associated with more risk factors in this community-based sample. User-friendly WMH scales that capture vascular risk are needed to develop risk-prediction scores for WMH lesion burden.Study Supported by:Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute and NINDS (R37 NS 29993; K02 NS 059729)Disclosure: Dr. Oboudiyat has nothing to disclose. Dr. Gardener has nothing to disclose. Dr. Marquez has nothing to disclose. Dr. Sacco has nothing to disclose. Dr. DeCarli has received personal compensation in an editorial capacity ...
Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Oboudiyat, C., Gardener, H., Marquez, C., Elkind, M., Sacco, R., DeCarli, C., Wright, C. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: Cognitive and Behavioral Source Type: research

Stroke And Cerebrovascular Risk Factors Knowledge In Patients Admitted To A Cardiovascular Ward. (P1.135)
Conclusion: Even in these selected population, with previous or current CVD, a large amount of RF and a high rate of previous medical consultations, knowledge about stroke showed to be very low indicating a poor quality of preventive measures and the need to emphasize educational interventions.Disclosure: Dr. Muñoz has nothing to disclose. Dr. Gonzalez Toledo has nothing to disclose. Dr. Pagani Cassara has nothing to disclose. Dr. Tamargo has nothing to disclose. Dr. Thomson has nothing to disclose. Dr. Nadile has nothing to disclose. Dr. Ferre has nothing to disclose. Dr. Klein has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Munoz Giacomelli, F., Gonzalez Toledo, M., Pagani Cassara, F., Tamargo, A., Thomson, A., Nadile, D., Ferre, A., Klein, F. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: Atrial Fibrillation and Miscellaneous Source Type: research

Show or No-Show - That Is the Question: Lack of Outpatient Follow-up a After Acute Stroke. (P2.131)
CONCLUSION: Poor follow up rates were seen overall. Medicare, Medicaid, and self-pay patients were least likely to follow up. Patients discharged to inpatient rehabilitation or nursing facilities had a low follow-up rate, as did those patients living at a geographic distance from our facilities. Better education of the importance of follow-up prior to discharge is needed.Disclosure: Dr. Chaudhary has nothing to disclose. Dr. Lee has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Chaudhary, G., Lee, J. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: Evaluation, Cost, and Quality Source Type: research

An Effective Approach to High Blood Pressure Control A Science Advisory From the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Cardiovascular diseases, including heart disease, hypertension, and heart failure, along with stroke, continue to be leading causes of death in the United States (1,22). Hypertension currently affects nearly 78 million∗∗∗The estimate is based on the hypertension definition of blood pressure reading ≥140/90 mm  Hg, current use of antihypertensive medications, or being told about having hypertension on 2 occasions by a healthcare provider. When the third component of the definition is excluded, the estimated number of prevalence cases among U.S. adults would be 67 million (3). adults in the United States and is al...
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - March 24, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Five-year 'death test' provides few answers
ConclusionThis large population-based study was able to show which people were at increased risk of dying from cardiovascular, cancer or other causes over a five-year period. However, the researchers could not predict which illness a person may be at higher risk of getting or provide an opportunity for targeted prevention or treatment strategies. Strengths of the study include the large sample size and the fact participants were taken from the general population. The results also remained statistically significant after adjusting for age, sex, current disease and many other recognised indicators of chronic disease.However,...
Source: NHS News Feed - February 26, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Heart/lungs Cancer Diabetes Medical practice Source Type: news

Newly Diagnosed Dementia and Increased Risk of Hemorrhagic Stroke: A Nationwide Population-based Study.
Conclusion: Individuals with dementia, especially Alzheimer's disease, are at greater risk of developing stroke, especially in intracerebral and subarachnoid hemorrhage than patients without dementia. Early mental screening programs and health education should be initiated for dementia patients. PMID: 24484279 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Current Alzheimer Research - January 31, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Wang HK, Tsai KJ, Huang CY, Wang LC, Lu K, Chen HJ, Lin CW, Lee YJ, Fang PH, Chang LC, Li YC Tags: Curr Alzheimer Res Source Type: research

Early Adoption of Dabigatran and Its Dosing in US Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: Results From the Outcomes Registry for Better Informed Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation Health Services and Outcomes Research
Conclusions Patients receiving dabigatran were younger and at a lower risk of stroke and bleeding. Patients appeared to drive switching from warfarin, whereas clinical characteristics influenced de novo start of dabigatran. These data suggest cautious early uptake of dabigatran, and more careful attention to dosing adjustments is warranted. Clinical Trial Registration URL: Clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT01165710.
Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - November 25, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Steinberg, B. A., Holmes, D. N., Piccini, J. P., Ansell, J., Chang, P., Fonarow, G. C., Gersh, B., Mahaffey, K. W., Kowey, P. R., Ezekowitz, M. D., Singer, D. E., Thomas, L., Peterson, E. D., Hylek, E. M., The Outcomes Registry for Better Informed Treatme Tags: Health Services and Outcomes Research Source Type: research

Does Socioeconomic Status or Acculturation Modify the Association Between Ethnicity and Hypertension Treatment Before Stroke? Brief Reports
Conclusions— We found no evidence that socioeconomic status or acculturation modifies the association between ethnicity and hypertension treatment before stroke.
Source: Stroke - October 21, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Levine, D. A., Morgenstern, L. B., Langa, K. M., Skolarus, L. E., Smith, M. A., Lisabeth, L. D. Tags: Health policy and outcome research, Primary prevention, Acute Cerebral Infarction Brief Reports Source Type: research

Tobacco use in older adults in Ghana: sociodemographic characteristics, health risks and subjective wellbeing
Conclusions: Tobacco use among older adults in Ghana was associated with older men living in rural locations, chronic ill-health and reduced life satisfaction. A high proportion of older adults have stopped using tobacco, demonstrating the possibilities for effective public health interventions. Health risk reduction strategies through targeted anti-smoking health campaigns, improvement in access to health and social protection (such as health insurance) will reduce health risks among older persons who use tobacco.
Source: BMC Public Health - Latest articles - October 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alfred YawsonAkosua BaddooNana Hagan-SeneadzaBenedict Calys-TagoeSandra HewlettPhyllis Dako-GyekeGeorge MensahNadia MinicuciNirmala NaidooSomnath ChatterjiPaul KowalRichard Biritwum Source Type: research

Quality Measurement Combined With Peer Review Improved German In-Hospital Mortality Rates For Four Diseases Quality
We examined eighteen acute care hospitals purchased by the Helios Hospital Group in Germany from one year before to three years after the start of the intervention. In-hospital mortality for myocardial infarction, heart failure, ischemic stroke, and pneumonia was stratified by initial hospital performance and compared to the German average. Following the intervention, hospitals whose performance was initially subpar significantly reduced in-hospital mortality for all four diseases. In hospitals that initially performed well, no significant changes in mortality were observed. The observational nonrandomized data suggest tha...
Source: Health Affairs - September 9, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Nimptsch, U., Mansky, T. Tags: Access To Care, Health Professions Education, Health Promotion/Disease Prevention, Health Reform, Hospitals, Insurance Coverage, International Issues, Physicians, Quality Of Care, Health Spending, Evidence-Based Medicine, Health Information Technology Source Type: research

If you could propose one idea to help improve health care delivery in the United States, what would it be?
Thumbnail: Tags: conversationsphrma conversationslarry hausnermyrl weinbergchris hansennancy brownContributors: 11621161115911631173Contributions: Read Larry Hausner's bio Despite the rapid development of innovative technologies in the health care field, we have yet to discover a panacea that will easily transform our health care system into one that provides high-quality and cost-effective care.  What we have discovered and come to agree on over the last decade is that our sick care system must be reconfigured to a health care system that emphasizes wellness and prevention.  For that reason, I offer ...
Source: PHRMA - June 24, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: rlowe Source Type: news

Evaluation on the compliance with secondary prevention and influence factors of ischemic stroke in Hainan province, China.
In conclusion, the importance of antiplatelet therapy should not be ignored any more. Besides, health education will raise patients' attention to ischemic stroke. PMID: 23929417 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Vascular - June 18, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Su Q, Yuan K, Long F, Wan Z, Li C, Cai Y, Zeng C, Wu Y, Wu H, Liu S, Li P, Zhou J, Chen C, Wang D, Yan L, Zhang Y, Dai M Tags: Vascular Source Type: research

Abstract 150: Resource Utilization Patterns and Outcomes Among Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients: Findings From a Multi-Payer Analysis Poster Session II
Conclusion: These findings suggest that many patients with ACS do not receive appropriate recommended antithrombotic prophylaxis, and opportunities exist to improve therapy. Increased use of software tools such as AQuA may support enhanced education efforts aimed at improving adherence to guidelines and quality of care.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - May 15, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lang, K., Bozkaya, D., Patel, A. A., Macomson, B., Crivera, C., Owens, G., Mody, S. Tags: Poster Session II Source Type: research