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Study On Drug Utilization And Assessment Of Stroke Risk Using Chads2 And Cha2ds2-Vasc Scoring In Elderly Patients With Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation
Stroke Risk Stratification in AF patients of can be done using CHADS2 (Congestive heart failure, Hypertension, Age ≥75, DM, prior Stroke/TIA [2 points] ); or CHA2DS2VASc2 (Congestive heart failure/left ventricular ejection fraction ≤35%, Hypertension, Age ≥75 [2 points], DM, prior Stroke/TIA/thromboembolism [2 points], Vascular disease, Age 65–74, Sex- female). Treatment options for Prevention of stroke includes Anti-coagulants (Vitamin K Antagonist-Warfarin, Acenocoumarol; and Newer Oral Anticoagulant- Dabigatran) and anti-platelets (Aspirin and Clopidogrel).
Source: Value in Health - November 1, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: T. Raj, S. Bonthu, S.R. Mallayasamy Source Type: research

Heart failure and stroke identified as lethal combination
(European Society of Cardiology) Heart failure and stroke has been identified as a lethal combination in research presented today at EuroHeartCare 2017. Heart failure patients with previous stroke had greater risks of depression, hospitalization and death than those without a history of stroke.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - May 20, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Creating an Inventory of Risk Factors for Predicting Stroke among Atrial Fibrillation Patients: A Systematic Review
In determining which atrial fibrillation (AF) patients should receive anticoagulation therapy, clinical treatment guidelines recommend use of the CHADS2 and CHA2DS2-VASc risk-stratification schemes. While the CHADS2 considers congestive heart failure, hypertension, age ≥75 years, and diabetes mellitus, the CHA2DS2-VASc also considers gender, vascular disease, and patient’s age (65-74 years). Although these risk factors have been demonstrated to be highly predictive of stroke in elderly populations, these schemes may not be comprehensive, especially among younger populations.
Source: Value in Health - April 30, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: EM Oehrlein, EM Perfetto, Y Chung, P Ghafoori, R Harris Source Type: research

PM212 Rheumatic Heart Disease Co-Morbidity in Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Among Adult Aboriginal Western Australians: Need for Service Strengthening
Cardiovascular disease is the lead contributor to mortality differentials between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians. Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) rates in Aboriginal Australians are among the highest recorded globally and contribute to the increased risk of heart failure (HF), atrial fibrillation (AF) and stroke in Aboriginal people.
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - May 31, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: J. Katzenellenbogen, F. Sanfilippo, M. Knuiman, M. Hobbs, T.H.K. Teng, D. Lopez, J. Hung, S. Thompson Tags: Poster Abstract Source Type: research

PM101 Impact of Right Ventricular Stroke Work Index on the Echocardiographic and Clinical Response to Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
Right ventricular (RV) dysfunction is considered a major determinant of outcome in patients with moderate-to-severe heart failure (HF). Baseline RV function may play a role in determining the left ventricular response to CRT. The RV stroke work index (RVSWI) calculates RV workload and contractility based on invasive hemodynamics. However there is no data about the value of basal RVSWI in predicting the left ventricular response to CRT.
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - May 31, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: N. Arat, E. Ozenc, O. Yildiz, S. Usalp, O. Demiroz, C. Ciftci Tags: Poster Abstract Source Type: research

Heart failure, stroke greater among occupants in motor vehicle accidents
(Boston University School of Medicine) New research has shown that in older adults (65 and older), being an occupant in an automobile during a motor vehicle accident may lead to heart failure or stroke, as compared to pedestrians who are involved in motor vehicle accidents.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - May 23, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

HIV infection may increase heart failure and stroke risk
(Wiley) A Journal of the American Heart Association analysis of information from a large health insurance database reveals that people living with HIV have an elevated risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), particularly heart failure and stroke.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - July 3, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Mount Sinai Health System hospitals get quality achievement awards -- Stroke & Cardiac Care
(The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine) Recognition from American Heart Association highlights exemplary treatment for stroke, heart failure, and heart attack patients.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - September 1, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Heart failure and stroke rising in men under 40
(University of Gothenburg) Heart failure and stroke are unusual diagnoses among younger people. But they are now clearly on the rise in men below the age of 40, according to a University of Gothenburg study. The scientists have found links to obesity and low fitness in the upper teens.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - April 8, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Costs of treating cardiovascular events in Germany: a systematic literature review
Conclusion MI, unstable angina, HF, stroke and PAD have a high financial impact on the German health care system. Treatment costs of these diseases are mostly incurred during the acute phase of events and tend to decrease over time. Hospitalization and rehabilitation costs were two major cost drivers. Medication costs was one of the smallest cost component reported.
Source: Health Economics Review - September 23, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

Prevalence of Hypertension among Patients Attending Mobile Medical Clinics in the Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan
Conclusions Better planning and preparation by humanitarian actors seeking to decrease the overall morbidity and mortality associated with disasters should include treatment of NCDs. There is limited evidence regarding the optimal management of hypertension in disaster settings. Clinical care of patients with hypertension and other NCDs is an important part of disaster relief and recovery. We recommend future studies to determine best practices and evidence-based management of other NCDs (such as diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, chronic lung disease, mental health etc.) in post-disaster settings. Competing Inter...
Source: PLOS Currents Disasters - December 20, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: lindamob01 Source Type: research

Effectiveness of interventions to improve cardiovascular healthcare in rural areas: a systematic literature review of clinical trials
In conclusion, a number of different strategies (based on enhancing structures and providing patient education) have been proposed to improve cardiovascular disease healthcare in rural areas. Although available evidence show that these interventions can improve healthcare processes, their impact on mortality and other important health outcomes still remains to be established.
Source: Preventive Medicine - December 29, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Red meat consumption, incident cardiovascular disease, and the influence of dietary quality in the Jackson Heart Study
CONCLUSIONS: In this cohort of African American adults, total and processed meat were not associated with CVD outcomes, with the exception that unprocessed red meat was related to greater stroke risk. Dietary quality did not modfiy these associations. Research is needed in similar cohorts with longer follow-up and greater meat consumption to replicate these findings.PMID:35733368 | DOI:10.1017/S1368980022001434
Source: Public Health Nutrition - June 23, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Sherman J Bigornia Sabrina E Noel Caitlin Porter Xiyuan Zhang Sameera A Talegawker Teresa C Carithers Adolfo Correa Katherine L Tucker Source Type: research