February 19, 2025

Late-Window Alteplase in Acute Ischemic Stroke

"We believe these findings mean more people may return to normal or near-normal lives after a stroke, even if they receive treatment later than originally thought beneficial."

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February 18, 2025

Telomere Length May Signal Brain Disease Risk

Compared to those with longer telomeres, individuals with the shortest telomeres demonstrated an 8% higher risk of stroke, a 19% higher risk of dementia, and a 14% higher risk of late-life depression.

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February 06, 2025

Pediatric Stroke Survivors Show Higher Mental Health Risks

New research reveals children who survive strokes face increased rates of anxiety, depression, and physical symptoms, with age 9 identified as a critical period for mental health challenges, according to findings presented at the 2025 International Stroke Conference.

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February 03, 2025

Beta Blocker May Shield Women From Migraine-Linked Strokes

New research shows propranolol, a commonly used blood pressure and migraine medication, may cut ischemic stroke risk by up to 52% in women with migraines—particularly those without aura—while showing no protective effect in men.

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January 30, 2025

Oral Bacteria Linked to Higher Stroke Risk

Recent research from Japan highlights the potential link between oral and gut bacteria, particularly Streptococcus anginosus, and increased stroke risk, with implications for stroke prevention and management.

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January 28, 2025

Surgeon Preference Reframes CABG Arterial Grafting Outcomes

Medicare analysis of 1M+ CABG procedures challenges conventional wisdom on multi-arterial grafting survival benefits when accounting for surgeon preference patterns.

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January 27, 2025

Mortality Decreases With Mechanical AVRs Under 60

"The signal of the survival benefit of mechanical valves starts at age 65 but is most clear at age 60 or younger."

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January 27, 2025

Ross Procedure Shows 90% Survival at 20 Years

"Freedom from re-intervention was 91% at 10 years and 87% at 20 years," reports long-term study of 252 patients who underwent Ross procedure for aortic valve disease.

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May 01, 2024

Cathie Biga, MSN, FACC, Named President of ACC

Cathie Biga, MSN, FACC, has been elected the 2024 to 2025 President of the American College of Cardiology (ACC).

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