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health1 day ago•3 min saved

Interacting Medications Drive Breakthrough Strokes in Anticoagulated Atrial Fibrillation

In 1,649 AF patients on anticoagulants who had a breakthrough ischemic stroke, about 44% had identifiable causes—primarily drug interactions (28.4%) or competing non-cardioembolic etiologies. Patients with a potential cause had roughly double the 90-day risk of a new ischemic stroke (HR ~2.04), and interacting drugs were linked to a ~3.3-fold higher 90-day risk of myocardial infarction; death rates did not differ significantly. The findings suggest a need for personalized secondary prevention beyond mere anticoagulation to address alternative stroke mechanisms.

via Medscape|

#anticoagulation #atrial-fibrillation #drug-interactions

health1 month ago•12 min saved

Morning Hours Boost Stroke Risk—and What You Can Do

Strokes in the U.S. tend to occur more in the morning (roughly 6 a.m.–noon) due to a rise in blood pressure and blood that's more prone to clotting, with ischemic strokes making up the majority of cases; quick recognition using BEFAST and rapid treatment—clot-busting meds within 4.5 hours or a thrombectomy—improve outcomes. Prevention centers on Life’s Essential 8: healthy diet, regular activity, not smoking, adequate sleep, healthy weight, and controlling cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure.

via HuffPost|

#befast #health #ischemic-stroke

health3 months ago•6 min saved

Lacunar stroke may stem from widening of brain arteries, not blockages

A new study finds lacunar strokes are more strongly linked to widening and elongation of small brain arteries and microvascular damage (cerebral small vessel disease) than to narrowing of large arteries. This challenges the standard focus on preventing artery blockages and suggests current antiplatelet/statin therapies may be less effective for this stroke type. The findings also highlight a need for treatments targeting microvascular health, with the LACI-3 trial testing cilostazol and isosorbide mononitrate to protect small vessels and reduce cognitive decline.

via Medical News Today|

#artery-widening #cerebral-small-vessel-disease #health

entertainment4 months ago•5 min saved

Sandra Lee Returns to TV After Stroke Recovery

Dr. Sandra Lee revealed she suffered an ischemic stroke last fall—likely tied to high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and work stress—and has since resumed filming, is on blood thinners with ongoing therapy, and new episodes of Dr. Pimple Popper are set to air soon.

via Los Angeles Times|

#comeback #dr-pimple-popper #entertainment

health4 months ago•474 min saved

Sandra Lee, Dr. Pimple Popper, Reveals On-Set Stroke and Recovery Journey

Dr. Sandra Lee (Dr. Pimple Popper) revealed she suffered an ischemic stroke on the set of her Lifetime series Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out last November. She initially mistook symptoms for a hot flash, later experienced left-side weakness and trouble speaking, and an MRI confirmed the stroke. She paused filming, spent two months in physical and occupational therapy, and by January was back to work, though she still deals with left-hand dexterity issues and occasional slurred speech.

via The Cut|

#dr-pimple-popper #health #ischemic-stroke

entertainment4 months ago•14 min saved

Dr. Pimple Popper’s On-Set Stroke Sparks Health Wake-Up Call

Dr. Sandra Lee revealed she suffered an ischemic stroke during Season 2 filming of Dr. Pimple Popper, causing a two-month production pause. An MRI confirmed the stroke after she experienced slurred speech and weakness; she recovered with physical and occupational therapy and later spoke of PTSD from the incident. Lee now urges viewers to monitor blood pressure, cholesterol, and stress, calling the episode a “blessing in disguise” that reminded her to take better care of her health.

via Deadline|

#dr-pimple-popper #entertainment #health-awareness

science5 months ago•5 min saved

Amphetamines May Triple Stroke Risk in Under-55s, Cambridge Study Finds

A Cambridge-led systematic review of eight studies and over 100 million individuals links recreational use of amphetamine, cocaine, and cannabis to higher stroke risk, with amphetamines showing the strongest association and under-55 users facing a nearly threefold increase. Cocaine also doubles risk, cannabis raises risk modestly (especially for ischemic stroke), while opioids show no clear link. Genetic analyses support a causal relationship for some stroke types, but many findings rely on self-reported data and can be influenced by confounding factors; results vary by age and stroke type, and further research is needed.

via ScienceAlert|

#amphetamines #cannabis #cocaine

health6 months ago•10 min saved

Mediterranean Diet Linked to Lower Stroke Risk, Including Bleeding Strokes, in a 20-Year Study

A long-term study of more than 100,000 women over about 21 years found that closer adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet—rich in fruits, vegetables, beans, fish and olive oil—was linked to an 18% lower risk of any stroke, with a 16% reduction for ischemic (clot-related) strokes and a striking 25% lower risk of hemorrhagic (brain-bleeding) strokes. The association held after adjusting for smoking, physical activity and blood pressure, suggesting diet is linked to better brain health, though causality can’t be proven.

via Money Talks News|

#epidemiology #health #hemorrhagic-stroke

health6 months ago•12 min saved

Mediterranean Diet Cuts Stroke Risk in Women, Study Finds

A long-running study of more than 100,000 women over more than 20 years found that strong adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet lowers overall stroke risk by 18%, with a 25% reduction in hemorrhagic stroke risk and a 16% reduction in ischemic stroke risk, suggesting this eating pattern supports brain health by reducing blood pressure, cholesterol and inflammation.

via Money Talks News|

#health #hemorrhagic-stroke #ischemic-stroke

health6 months ago•3 min saved

Two-Decade Mediterranean Diet Linked to Lower Stroke Risk Across Types

A 21-year study of 105,614 California women found that higher adherence to a Mediterranean diet—rich in olive oil, nuts, seafood, whole grains and vegetables—was linked to lower risk of total stroke, including ischemic and hemorrhagic types, with up to a 25% reduction for hemorrhagic stroke; while not proving causation, experts say the findings support dietary approaches to stroke prevention, though limitations include self-reported diet and only female participants.

via The Guardian|

#health #hemorrhagic-stroke #ischemic-stroke

health10 months ago•3 min saved

Blood Type A Associated with Increased Stroke Risk

A 2022 meta-analysis suggests that individuals with blood type A have a modestly higher risk of early-onset ischemic stroke, especially under age 60, due to factors like higher clotting protein levels, but lifestyle and other health factors play a more significant role in stroke risk. Maintaining healthy habits can help mitigate overall risk.

via The Times of India|

#blood-type-a #genetic-factors #health

health2 years ago•2 min saved

"Dr. Oz's Insights on Stroke Risk Awareness"

Dr. Oz explains that around 15% of ischemic strokes occur in young adults, and 34% of stroke hospitalizations involve individuals under 65. The main causes of stroke include high blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol, obesity, diabetes, head or neck trauma, irregular heartbeat, and smoking. To reduce the risk, it's important to maintain a healthy lifestyle by staying physically active, following a plant-based diet, maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding smoking and vaping, and regularly monitoring cholesterol levels and blood pressure. It's also crucial to take prescribed medications for diabetes and heart disease, limit alcohol consumption, and stay in touch with healthcare providers to prevent a second stroke.

via NJ.com|

#health #healthy-lifestyle #ischemic-stroke

health2 years ago•3 min saved

Study Finds Healthcare Disparities Impact Stroke Treatment

A Yale-led study has revealed that patients who suffer strokes following cardiac interventions are less likely to receive the most effective stroke treatment, EVT. The study analyzed a nationwide database and found that less than two percent of these patients were treated with EVT, which is the only effective treatment for such cases. The risk of stroke varies for different cardiac interventions, and the study suggests that patients who had both a cardiac intervention and ischemic stroke and were then treated with EVT were twice as likely to be discharged home. The researchers also discussed the challenges in detecting strokes among cardiac patients and emphasized the importance of closer monitoring and prevention efforts.

via Yale Daily News|

#cardiac-interventions #evt #health

health2 years ago•5 min saved

Study Finds Adding Blood Thinners to Clot-Busting Meds Does Not Improve Stroke Outcomes

A study from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that adding blood thinners to clot-busting medication did not improve outcomes for people with ischemic stroke. The research, presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2024, involved participants receiving standard clot-busting medication and either a blood thinner or a placebo. The study showed that the addition of blood thinners did not improve physical function at 90 days after a stroke, and the trial was stopped after the first 500 participants. Despite the negative outcome, the study also revealed that the blood thinners did not significantly increase the risk of bleeding into the brain, providing valuable insights for future research in ischemic stroke treatment.

via Medical News Today|

#blood-thinners #clot-busting-medication #health

medical-research2 years ago•27 min saved

"Enhancing Large-Vessel Stroke Treatment: Methylprednisolone's Role Unveiled"

A randomized clinical trial involving 1680 patients with acute ischemic stroke due to large-vessel occlusion found that adjunctive intravenous methylprednisolone, when added to endovascular thrombectomy, did not significantly improve overall disability at 90 days. However, the methylprednisolone group showed lower mortality rates and a lower incidence of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage compared to the placebo group. The study suggests that while methylprednisolone did not significantly improve disability outcomes, it may have potential benefits in reducing mortality and intracranial hemorrhage in this patient population.

via JAMA Network|

#clinical-trial #endovascular-thrombectomy #ischemic-stroke