Genetic traits influence the composition of atherosclerotic plaque and affect patient risk of stroke or heart attack, according to a new study from researchers at the Karolinska Institutet and a global team of collaborators. Using genetic data, the researchers were able to categorize patients into three different risk groups.  The…

In a preliminary study set to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2024, a team of researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, found that GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors may significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks, second strokes, and death in adults who…

The American Stroke Association (ASA) has released new stroke prevention guidelines for the first time in a decade. This latest edition notably includes a section on sex- and gender-specific risk factors, such as endometriosis, early menopause, and pregnancy. The new guidelines are for primary prevention—that is, to prevent someone’s first…

UK Biobank data has revealed that COVID-19 infection can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death from any cause for at least up to three years. This trend was seen in people already diagnosed with and those without previously detected cardiovascular disease. Further, the risk of heart attack…

It is well known that so-called “hyperactive” blood platelets can result in abnormal blood clotting and an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and peripheral artery disease. But measuring the clumping tendency—called aggregometry—to develop accurate patient risk assessments is not currently possible due to broad variations in lab testing methods.…

An updated cardiovascular disease risk calculator released late last year by the American Heart Association (AHA), touted as more precise than its predecessor, could unintentionally lead to a higher risk of heart attack and stroke risk over 10 years, if current treatment guidelines for cholesterol and blood pressure therapy remain…

An international collaboration led by a team at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Toronto, has developed a new molecule that shows promise to protect neurons during stroke and prevent stroke-related damage. The study, published today in Nature, details the characteristics of the newly created molecule, called LK-2, which targets…

A team of investigators at the University of Cincinnati (UC) report the development of a first-of-its-kind animal model that sheds light on an overlooked brain organ’s role in repairing the brain after a stroke. The organ, called the choroid plexus, is found within brain ventricles that produce the brain’s cerebrospinal…

A recent study led by researchers at Cleveland Clinic has linked the sugar substitute xylitol to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Published in the European Heart Journal, the study found that higher levels of xylitol in the bloodstream are associated with a heightened risk of cardiovascular events,…

Brigham and Women’s Hospital researchers say they have developed a test that combines a new blood-based test with a clinical score that can significantly shorten the time to stroke detection. The new test, described today in the journal Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, will help doctors diagnose a type of stroke…

Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have discovered that a known network of inflammatory molecules could be used as biomarkers to calculate a person’s risk of developing cerebral small vessel disease, a common cause of stroke and cognitive decline.  In current clinical practice, the only way to…

Brain blood vessel damage that increases the risk of stroke and dementia is common in people with a range of heart conditions, regardless of whether they have experienced a stroke, a new study shows. The team’s findings could help in choosing appropriate treatments for these patients, said lead author Zien…

An international team of researchers, led by the Medical University of Vienna and the University Hospital of Würzburg has uncovered crucial insights into the underlying mechanisms of atherosclerosis. Arterial blockage stemming from atherosclerosis remains a leading cause of heart attacks and strokes worldwide, revealing an urgent need for breakthroughs in…

Research lead by a team from Charité–Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany has shown that coronary artery calcium scoring with CT can identify patients identify which patients are at a very low risk of heart attack or stroke. The findings may one day help patients with stable chest pain, but a low risk…

A study conducted by Chinese researchers has found that ischemic stroke survivors who received AI-based stroke care guidance had fewer recurrent strokes, heart attacks, or vascular death within three months, compared with people whose treatment was not guided by AI. The study abstract was presented yesterday at the American Stroke…