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Carotid intima‐media thickness – a potential predictor for rupture risk of intracranial aneurysms
ConclusionThere is an association between IMT and intracranial aneurysm rupture status at the time of aneurysm treatment. Carotid IMT can be a potential predictor of aneurysm rupture. IMT may thus be a possible adjunct in the risk assessment of aneurysm rupture, and a helpful tool in patient risk stratification and counseling.
Source: International Journal of Stroke - October 22, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Marianne Lundervik, Annette Fromm, Øystein Ariansen Haaland, Ulrike Waje‐Andreassen, Frode Svendsen, Lars Thomassen, Christian A. Helland Tags: Research Source Type: research

The effects of malnutrition on cardiac function in African children
Conclusions In this largest study to date, we found no significant difference in cardiac function between hospitalised children with and without severe acute malnutrition. Further study is needed to determine if cardiac function is diminished in unstable malnourished children.
Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood - January 20, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Silverman, J. A., Chimalizeni, Y., Hawes, S. E., Wolf, E. R., Batra, M., Khofi, H., Molyneux, E. M. Tags: Epidemiologic studies, Stroke, Hypertension, Radiology, Clinical diagnostic tests, Radiology (diagnostics) Original article Source Type: research

Chronic Vagal Nerve Stimulation Prevents High-Salt Diet-Induced Endothelial Dysfunction and Aortic Stiffening in Stroke-Prone Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats.
In conclusion, chronic VNS prevents hypertension-induced endothelial dysfunction and aortic stiffening in an animal model of severe hypertension. We speculate that anti-inflammatory mechanisms may contribute to these effects. PMID: 27208157 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: American Journal of Physiology. Heart and Circulatory Physiology - May 19, 2016 Category: Physiology Authors: Chapleau MW, Rotella DL, Reho JJ, Rahmouni K, Stauss HM Tags: Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol Source Type: research

Prevalence and covariates of masked hypertension in ischemic stroke survivors: the Norwegian Stroke in the Young Study
Background: Masked hypertension (MHT) is characterized by normal clinic blood pressure (BP), but elevated ambulatory BP has been associated with a higher prevalence of cardiovascular organ damage. Methods: We assessed the prevalence and characteristics of MHT in 298 ischemic stroke patients aged 15–60 years. High-normal office BP was considered present if systolic BP was 130–139 mmHg and/or diastolic BP was 85–89 mmHg. Arterial damage was defined as increased pulse wave velocity measured by applanation tonometry and/or mean common carotid intima-media thickness more than 0.9 mm measured by ultrasound. Results...
Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring - July 7, 2016 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Methods and Pathophysiology Source Type: research

Common Carotid Artery Diameter and Risk of Cardiovascular Events and MortalityNovelty and Significance Epidemiology/Population
Carotid arterial diameter enlargement is a manifestation of arterial remodeling and may be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). We evaluated the association between carotid artery diameter and risk of stroke, coronary heart disease, CVD, and all-cause mortality and explored whether the associations could be explained by processes involved in arterial remodeling, that is, blood pressure–related media thickening, arterial stiffness, arterial wall stress, and atherosclerosis. We included 4887 participants (mean age 67±9 years; 54% women) from 4 cohort studies: Rotterdam Study, NEPHROTEST, Hoorn Study, and a stud...
Source: Hypertension - June 13, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sanaz Sedaghat, Thomas T. van Sloten, Stephane Laurent, Gerard M. London, Bruno Pannier, Maryam Kavousi, Francesco Mattace–Raso, Oscar H. Franco, Pierre Boutouyrie, M. Arfan Ikram, Coen D.A. Stehouwer Tags: Cardiovascular Disease, Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Ultrasound, Cerebrovascular Disease/Stroke Original Articles Source Type: research

Cardiovascular/stroke risk prevention: A new machine learning framework integrating carotid ultrasound image-based phenotypes and its harmonics with conventional risk factors.
CONCLUSION: The AtheroRisk-integrated ML system outperforms the AtheroRisk-conventional ML system using RF classifier. PMID: 32861380 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Indian Heart J - June 30, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jamthikar A, Gupta D, Khanna NN, Saba L, Laird JR, Suri JS Tags: Indian Heart J Source Type: research

Doppler flow morphology characteristics of epiaortic arteries in aortic valve pathologies: a retrospective study on a cohort of patients with ischemic stroke
ConclusionsWell defined, qualitative Doppler flow characteristics detectable in the CCA and ICA are highly predictive for aortic valve disease. The consideration of these flow characteristics can be useful to streamline diagnostic and therapeutic measures, especially in the outpatient setting.
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - June 7, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Amusia: Unique Presentation of Stroke (P6.261)
CONCLUSIONS:Even though music and speech are similar in principle and execution they are functions of different hemispheres of the brain. Unlike aphasia, anatomical localization of amusia has not been established but it is known that right non dominant hemisphere is concerned with musical ability. Impairment of musical ability in the presence of intact speech can be the only presenting finding in stroke. Their identification is the key to early and appropriate treatment.Study Supported by:NoneDisclosure: Dr. Ramchandani has nothing to disclose. Dr. Alsmaan has nothing to disclose. Dr. Schwarz has nothing to disclose. Dr. A...
Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Ramchandani, C., Alsmaan, F., Schwarz, H., Alkhoury, Z. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: Case Reports Source Type: research

Pearls & Oy-sters: Cerebral venous air embolism after central catheter removal: Too much air can kill
A 95-year-old woman with a history of hypertension presented from a long-term care facility for altered mental status in the context of dehydration and hypoglycemia. Multiple attempts to obtain a peripheral IV failed, and a triple lumen catheter was placed into the right internal jugular vein using the Seldinger technique under ultrasound guidance. No complications followed the procedure. The patient was then rehydrated and given multiple ampules of D50, leading to prompt resolution of the hypoglycemia and improvement in her mental status. After resolution of symptoms, the central line was removed, with the head of the bed...
Source: Neurology - March 30, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Bartolini, L., Burger, K. Tags: MRI, All Clinical Neurology, All Cerebrovascular disease/Stroke, Embolism RESIDENT AND FELLOW SECTION Source Type: research

Chronic vagal nerve stimulation prevents high-salt diet-induced endothelial dysfunction and aortic stiffening in stroke-prone spontaneously hypertensive rats
In conclusion, chronic VNS prevents hypertension-induced endothelial dysfunction and aortic stiffening in an animal model of severe hypertension. We speculate that anti-inflammatory mechanisms may contribute to these effects.
Source: AJP: Heart and Circulatory Physiology - July 11, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Chapleau, M. W., Rotella, D. L., Reho, J. J., Rahmouni, K., Stauss, H. M. Tags: INTEGRATIVE CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Source Type: research

Lipid Changes Around the Final Menstrual Period Predict Carotid Subclinical Disease in Postmenopausal Women Clinical Sciences
Conclusions—Changes in lipids as women approach the FMP provide useful clinical information for understanding postmenopausal carotid indices.
Source: Stroke - December 22, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Karen A. Matthews, Samar R. El Khoudary, Maria M. Brooks, Carol A. Derby, Sioban D. Harlow, Emma J.M. Barinas–Mitchell, Rebecca C. Thurston Tags: Epidemiology, Women, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Artery Disease Original Contributions Source Type: research

Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis Is Associated With Circadian and Other Variability in Embolus Detection
Conclusions: Embolism associated with asymptomatic carotid stenosis shows circadian variation with highest rates 4–6 h before midday. This corresponds with peak circadian incidence of stroke and other vascular complications. These and ASED Study results show that monitoring frequency, duration, and time of day are important in ES detection. Introduction Transcranial Doppler (TCD) detected microembolism in the ipsilateral middle cerebral artery (MCA) may help stratify the risk of stroke and other arterial disease complications in persons with advanced (≥60%) asymptomatic carotid stenosis. If so, this t...
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - April 15, 2019 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Deep-fried Mars bars – unhealthy, but no killer
Conclusion This study found no significant differences in cerebrovascular reactivity (the body’s ability to respond to breath holding by increasing blood flow to the brain) after eating either a deep-fried Mars bar or porridge. When the researchers analysed men and women separately, they found no significant differences in cerebrovascular reactivity after eating a deep-fried Mars bar or porridge. However, when the researchers compared men with women, they found a significant difference, although whether there is any clinical significance to this finding is unclear. The researchers point out that there are limitations to ...
Source: NHS News Feed - September 30, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Food/diet Neurology Obesity Source Type: news

Deep-fried Mars bars: unhealthy, but no killer
Conclusion This study found no significant differences in cerebrovascular reactivity (the body’s ability to respond to breath holding by increasing blood flow to the brain) after eating either a deep-fried Mars bar or porridge. When the researchers analysed men and women separately, they found no significant differences in cerebrovascular reactivity after eating a deep-fried Mars bar or porridge. However, when the researchers compared men with women, they found a significant difference, although whether there is any clinical significance to this finding is unclear. The researchers point out that there are limitations to ...
Source: NHS News Feed - September 30, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Food/diet Neurology Obesity Source Type: news

Association Between Abnormal Course of Carotid Artery and Cerebrovascular Disease.
CONCLUSION: The prevalence of ABCA in the present study is significantly lower than that in previous studies (Togay-Isikay et al., 24.6%, Del Corso et al., 58%). ABCA is more frequent in women and older patients. ABCA is not related to stroke and stroke risk factors. From our results, we suggest that patients with ABCA be placed under observation unless they exhibit neurological symptoms. PMID: 26077180 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Source: Acta Neurologica Taiwanica - December 12, 2015 Category: Neurology Tags: Acta Neurol Taiwan Source Type: research