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Disordered sleep tied to a marked increase in stroke risk
“Sleep disturbance may also have a bi-directional relationship with many stroke risk factors; for example, sleep disturbance may be a symptom of...
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New update on left atrial appendage closure recommendations
A new consensus statement on transcatheter left atrial appendage closure tightens standards for patient selection as well as operator experience...
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Cancer risk elevated after stroke in younger people
“Cancer represents a small percentage of causes of stroke. That means you would have to screen a lot of people with a benefit that is still...
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Brain stimulation can improve prognosis following a stroke and other neurological diseases
The use of noninvasive brain stimulation is already within reach for the neurorehabilitation of stroke patients. “I am optimistic that in a few...
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Dabigatran recalled over potential carcinogen
The nationwide recall is because of the detection of the nitrosamine impurity, N-nitroso-dabigatran.
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LAA closure device shown safe in groups omitted in trials
New independent studies support safety of left atrial appendage closure devices in broad array of patient types.
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Depressive symptoms tied to higher stroke risk, worse outcomes
The findings of a new study build on prior research examining the link between depression and stroke.
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‘Keto-like’ diet linked to doubling of heart disease risk
But one lipid expert has highlighted limitations of the observational study and advised caution in interpreting the results.
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20 years of clinical research in cardiology
“It’s unbelievable how much we’ve accomplished in the last 20 years” in cardiology, said Dr. Steven E. Nissen.
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Artificial sweetener in ‘keto foods’ tied to cardiovascular risk
Artificial sweeteners are “generally recognized as safe” by the FDA, so there is no requirement for long-term safety studies, and little is known...