Stroke

Fast communication between our brain cells - or neurotransmission as it is called - is hugely important for our brain to work properly. Some of the messengers involved in this form of communication are neuropeptides, which are chemicals…

A new study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, highlights the feasible use of mobile health (mHealth) devices to help with the screening and detection of a common heart condition. Atrial fibrillation (AF)…

WASHINGTON--Two newer types of medications commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes are similar in their ability to reduce major heart complications, including heart attack, stroke and death from cardiovascular disease, according to…

PCSK9 inhibitor evaluated for treating homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia The cholesterol drug alirocumab reduced low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol by 35.6% compared to placebo in adult patients with homozygous familial…

As with lowering LDL, raising EPA with icosapent ethyl helped lower CVD risk, study finds Higher levels of the omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) found in the blood--and not a decrease in triglyceride levels as originally…

People receiving a stent are more likely to need a repeat procedure to open the blocked artery In a study with the longest follow-up to date of patients with a high-risk form of heart disease known as left main coronary artery disease…

At one year, transcatheter procedure shown to be safe and effective under real-world conditions Patients who underwent transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) did not have a higher rate of death at one year compared with those who…

Finding driven by reduced risk of major bleeding in monotherapy group Patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) who stopped taking aspirin three months after the insertion of a coronary stent and then took the anti-platelet medication…

No increase in bleeding, heart attack or stroke in TWILIGHT trial subanalysis Patients with diabetes who stopped taking aspirin three months after the insertion of a coronary stent and then took the anti-platelet medication ticagrelor…

TWILIGHT subanalysis finds benefit for subgroup of high-risk patients Patients with complex heart disease who stopped taking aspirin three months after the insertion of one or more coronary stents and then took the anti-platelet medication…

Study confirms transcatheter procedure is a viable alternative to open heart surgery Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures had a high rate of success and low risk of death or disabling stroke at 30 days in patients with…

Taking oral anticoagulants alone reduces bleeding without raising risk of dangerous clots Patients with atrial fibrillation who took oral anticoagulants alone after undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) had a lower rate…

PARTNER 3 reports rising rate of death, stroke, thrombosis with TAVR between years 1 and 2 Patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) fared equally well compared with those undergoing open heart valve replacement…

No serious adverse effects seen after three months of follow-up Three months after undergoing renal denervation (RDN)--a procedure that delivers energy to overactive nerves leading to the kidney to decrease their activity--patients with…

Subgroup analysis suggests concomitant use of clopidogrel may not play role after PAD revascularizations The results of VOYAGER PAD found that people with peripheral artery disease (PAD) who took the blood thinner rivaroxaban with aspirin…

No increase in the risk of major bleeding seen, including for gastrointestinal cancers For people with cancer, the oral blood thinner apixaban is at least as effective as dalteparin, a low molecular weight heparin given by injection, in…

1 out of 10 sites reported worse than expected rates of serious complications Thirty-four medical centers, representing 11% of facilities that perform transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in the U.S., saw worse than expected…

Results fill data gap, should inform guidelines, researchers say People with symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD) who took the blood thinner rivaroxaban with aspirin after undergoing a procedure to treat blocked arteries in the leg…

TAILOR-PCI trial reveals clinically meaningful reduction in adverse events, authors say An international clinical trial that used genetic testing to guide which antiplatelet medication was given to patients following percutaneous coronary…

Credit: Turku PET Centre Timely detection and accurate segmentation of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) lesions on magnetic resonance images (MRIs) are essential for the triaging patient for endovascular therapy. Lesion segmentation is…