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What is the standard antiplatelet regimen in neuro-endovascular patients?

A survey of neuro-endovascular centres in the US has found dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel to be the standard of care in patients undergoing endovascular neuro-interventional procedures. Nearly half of responding institutions use ticagrelor if clopidogrel resistance is suspected.

What is the standard antiplatelet regimen in neuro-endovascular patients?

Adherence to healthy eating pattern prevents CVD, death in adults

28 Apr 2021 by

Adults who consume a high-quality diet, such as unrefined, minimally processed foods, have lower risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality in the long term, as well as longer CVD-free survival, regardless of their sex or age at dietary assessment, a US study has found.

Adherence to healthy eating pattern prevents CVD, death in adults

Benzodiazepines may aggravate delirium risk in acute decompensated heart failure

27 Apr 2021

In patients with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF), the use of anxiolytic benzodiazepines may worsen the risk of severe delirium, a recent study has found.

Benzodiazepines may aggravate delirium risk in acute decompensated heart failure

27 Apr 2021

Lifestyle change of little help in reducing risk of death, CVD in poor adults

26 Apr 2021 by

A study of two large nationwide US and UK cohorts reveals that low socioeconomic status (SES) is significantly associated with higher risks of mortality and incident cardiovascular disease (CVD). Lifestyle factors modestly mediate these associations.

Lifestyle change of little help in reducing risk of death, CVD in poor adults

26 Apr 2021

Central pulse pressure inversely tied to proximal aortic remodeling

26 Apr 2021

An inverse association is found between aortic root z-score and invasively measured central pulse pressure in patients undergoing invasive coronary assessment, reveals a study.

Central pulse pressure inversely tied to proximal aortic remodeling

26 Apr 2021

Night-time SBP variability linked to CV events in hypertensive patients

Variability of night-time systolic blood pressure (SBP) is a significant predictor of the incidence of cardiovascular (CV) events in patients with hypertension, independently of average 24-h BP and arterial stiffness, according to a study.

Night-time SBP variability linked to CV events in hypertensive patients

Fatty liver index-left ventricular mass link stronger in women

An association exists between fatty liver index and left ventricular mass (LVM)/LVM index (LVMI), irrespective of traditional cardiovascular risk factors, as indicated by evidence from two independent prospective cohorts. Additionally, these associations are more prominent among women and Black individuals and are tempered by high physical activity.

Fatty liver index-left ventricular mass link stronger in women

Antihypertensive combination treatments better than monotherapy for lowering BP

Combination treatment with three or more antihypertensive drugs provides greater blood pressure (BP)-lowering effect than monotherapy, results of a study have shown. However, the net benefit may be lessened when side effects are considered.

Antihypertensive combination treatments better than monotherapy for lowering BP

Chronic hypertension adversely affects pregnancy outcomes

Pregnant women with chronic hypertension are more likely to have unfavourable maternal, foetal, and neonatal outcomes compared with their normotensive counterparts, according to the results of a meta-analysis. Furthermore, exposure to blood-pressure lowering treatment may contribute to a higher risk of small for gestational age.

Chronic hypertension adversely affects pregnancy outcomes