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Private patient status did not globally affect utilisation across all causes of death, but was associated with significantly decreased utilisation three years prior to death for those who died of colorectal, lung or breast cancer, and increased utilisation in the last year of life in those who died of colorectal cancer or cerebrovascular disease. Conclusion. (BioMed Central)
Old technology helps find new test for leg artery disease Jun 7, 2006
Kramer said people with peripheral arterial disease often have coronary and cerebrovascular disease as well. The risk factors for PAD include smoking, high blood pressure, high lipids and diabetes. (EurekAlert!)
Four Amazing Nutrients May Help Prevent Infection Jun 6, 2006
It also combats cerebrovascular disease, which includes strokes and mini-strokes. In the Blaylock Wellness Report you will learn why this supplement. (Newsmax)
Heart disease is biggest killer May 26, 2006
The ONS' first "top 10" list of causes of death found cerebrovascular disease - mainly strokes - was the second most common killer in men and women ... 2% Cerebrovascular diseases - 7 ... TOP 10 CAUSES OF DEATH IN WOMEN - 2005 Heart disease - 16% Cerebrovascular disease - 12. (BBC News -- Health)
Lowering blood pressure doesn't prevent cognitive impairment, dementia May 24, 2006
"There is no convincing evidence that lowering blood pressure prevents the development of dementia or cognitive impairment in hypertensive patients without apparent prior cerebrovascular disease," write co-authors including A. Peter Passmore, M.D., of the department of Public Health Medicine and Primary Care at Queen's University in Belfast, Ireland ... Patients included in the study were between 60 and 89 years old with a minimum blood pressure of 160/90 and no previous cerebrovascular disease... (EurekAlert!)
Poor Physical Performance Prepares for Future Mental Decline May 23, 2006
By Judith Groch, MedPage Today Senior Writer Reviewed by May 22, 2006 Also covered by. MedPage Today Action Points. (MedPage Today)
New guidelines offer power to prevent stroke May 6, 2006
"Stroke can be prevented and we are learning more about ways of accomplishing that," said Goldstein, professor of medicine (neurology) and director of the Duke Center for Cerebrovascular Disease at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C. The guidelines addressed risks that can't be altered and those that can be influenced. Non-modifiable risk factors. (EurekAlert!)
Moderate drinking associated with better cognition in women Apr 7, 2006
The ethnicity of the participants was important, as only a few previous studies have included blacks or Hispanics, who have higher rates of cerebrovascular disease, dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers assessed alcohol intake in structured interviews, while carotid artery plaque was measured by carotid ultrasound. (EurekAlert!)
Heart disease 'costs EU billions' Feb 23, 2006
The best known forms of CVD, coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease, accounted for nearly two thirds of all CVD deaths and 47% of costs. The rest was attributable to other CVDs, such as high blood pressure or other forms of heart disease. (BBC News -- Health)
Stroke specialist's study of the brain started with goldfish Feb 23, 2006
Today, it's the human brain in his role as director the Duke Center for Cerebrovascular Disease in Durham, North Carolina, and the Duke Stroke Center ... The Duke Center for Cerebrovascular Disease was established in 1966 and was already considered one of the world's leading stroke centers when Goldstein arrived. (CNN -- Health)
Heart disease Europe's main health problem: study Feb 22, 2006
4 million people were involved in providing unpaid care to sufferers of coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease alone -- which together account for 47 percent of costs and two-thirds of deaths. Leal said the research, published in European Heart Journal, aimed to highlight in straightforward monetary terms the scale of the problem facing EU policy makers. (Reuters UK -- Health)
Aspirin After Cerebral Hemorrhage May Be Okay -- Sometimes Jan 24, 2006
Explain to interested patients that this study suggests that antiplatelet therapy to prevent ischemic cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease may be acceptable in some patients who have survived intracerebral hemorrhages, providing that the benefit of antiplatelet therapy outweighs the risk of recurrent hemorrhage. Be aware that the conclusions of the authors were drawn from a prospective cohort study rather than a randomized controlled trial, and the data could be subject to confounding... (MedPage Today)
Experts: Sharon eye-flickering no real sign Jan 20, 2006
Dr. Larry Goldstein, director of the Duke Center for Cerebrovascular Disease in Durham, North Carolina, agreed that blood thinners are usually ruled out in such cases. But he added that it is not unusual to discover CAA in a patient who has had an ischemic stroke and therefore the treatment is not straightforward. (RSS - CNN Health)
First baseline data by REACH supports and extends ESC's Euroaspire findings Jan 18, 2006
REACH extends the Euroaspire findings in post MI European patients to include other groups of patients (patients in primary care, patients with cerebrovascular disease or peripheral arterial disease) and to other regions of the world (Asia, Middle East, Latin America). "The REACH study has substantial implications for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases," said Professor Ian M. Graham, chairman of the ESC Joint European Societies Cardiovascular Prevention Committee. (EurekAlert!)
Update 4: Sharon Shows Progress, but Prognosis Grave Jan 11, 2006
"That's better than no response, but it's uncertain what it means for the ultimate recovery," said Dr. Larry Goldstein, director of the Duke University Center for Cerebrovascular Disease. "The functional studies are the be all and end all of this whole thing, and that remains to be seen.". (Forbes)
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