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If the patient is 'low risk' using the CHA 2 DS 2-VASc score (that is, 0 in males or 1 in females), no anticoagulant therapy is recommended. In males with 1 stroke risk factor (that is, a CHA 2 DS 2-VASc score=1), antithrombotic therapy with OAC may be considered, and people's values and preferences should be considered. [24]
Stroke guidelines now include risks that are unique to women. The American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, released new stroke prevention guidelines this week for ...
Stroke is a peer-reviewed medical journal published monthly by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins on behalf of the American Heart Association.It covers research on cerebral circulation and related diseases, including clinical research on assessment of risk for stroke, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment, as well as rehabilitation. [1]
The most significant risk factor for stroke is high blood pressure. [7] Other risk factors include high blood cholesterol, tobacco smoking, obesity, diabetes mellitus, a previous TIA, end-stage kidney disease, and atrial fibrillation. [2] [7] [8] Ischemic stroke is typically caused by blockage of a blood vessel, though there are also less ...
One of the most notable risk factors behind the rise is hypertension, or high blood pressure. “Hypertension, which is the most important stroke risk factor, has increased among middle-aged ...
The Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases is a bimonthly peer-reviewed medical journal covering the study of stroke and other cerebrovascular diseases.It was established in 1991 and is published by Elsevier on behalf of the National Stroke Association and the Japan Stroke Society, of which it is the official journal.
Prognosis depends on factors like the size and location of the aneurysm and the patient’s age and health, with larger aneurysms having a higher risk of rupture and poorer outcomes. Advances in medical imaging have led to increased detection of unruptured aneurysms, prompting ongoing research into their management and the development of ...
Some population based studies show no increased risk of a stroke after an episode of TGA, while other population based studies show a slightly increased risk. [ 34 ] [ 35 ] [ 4 ] Recurrence rates of TGA are variously reported, with one systematic calculation suggesting the rate is under 6% per year. [ 19 ]