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Stroke
January 2025
Population Health Research Institute, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. (M.A.S., J.W.E., A.H.K., A. Shoamanesh, A.T., R.G.H., A.C., R.Z.).
Background: Stroke secondary to intracranial atherosclerotic disease (ICAD) is associated with high recurrence risk despite currently available secondary prevention strategies. In patients with systemic atherosclerosis, a significant reduction of stroke risk with no increase in intracranial or fatal hemorrhage was seen when rivaroxaban 2.5 mg twice daily was added to aspirin.
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January 2025
Stroke Unit and Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy.
Introduction: The efficacy and safety of statins for secondary prevention in patients who have experienced a cardioembolic stroke are not well-defined. However, previous observational data reported hyperlipidemia as a risk factor for both ischemic and bleeding complications in patients with AF and previous stroke. Based on these premises, we conducted a sub-analysis of the RAF and RAF-NOAC studies to evaluate the efficacy and safety of statins in secondary prevention in patients with acute ischemic stroke and AF.
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November 2024
Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine Department, National Liver Institute (NLI), Menoufiya University, Shibin Al Kawm, Egypt.
Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Risk factors of mortality in patients with AMI have been widely investigated, identifying older age and heart failure as common contributors. This study aimed to determine risk factors and explore predictors associated with higher mortality among patients with AMI.
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December 2024
Cardiovascular Surgery, Kansai Electric Power Hospital, Osaka, JPN.
A ruptured popliteal artery aneurysm (PPA) is a life-threatening condition that can mimic deep vein thrombosis and lead to critical limb ischemia. Immediate and accurate diagnosis is essential to save the patient's life and limb. A 73-year-old male presented with acute pain in the posterior aspect of the right knee.
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December 2024
Neonatology Department, Daniel de Matos Maternity, Coimbra Local Health Unit, Coimbra, PRT.
Monochorionic twin pregnancies carry a risk of perinatal complications due to shared placental anastomoses, which can cause uneven blood distribution and lead to conditions like selective fetal growth restriction (sFGR). This case describes a monochorionic pregnancy complicated by preeclampsia and late-onset sFGR of twin B. Labor was prematurely induced and a 45% weight discordance between the twins was confirmed.
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