BackgroundMechanisms for worse prognosis after myocardial infarction in low socioeconomic status are unclear. We therefore investigated the association between socioeconomic status and discontinuat…
Stroke welcomes the submission of manuscripts focusing on the topic of cerebrovascular diseases and women. Basic, clinical, translational and population science topics related to stroke…
Mitral stenosis (MS) is primarily caused by rheumatic heart disease, an autoimmune response triggered by group A Streptococcus infection that results in chronic inflammation and…
BACKGROUND: In sickle cell disease (SCD), erythrocyte reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and oxidative stress play a critical role in vaso-occlusion, a hallmark of SCD.…
BACKGROUND: Cryoballoon pulmonary vein isolation has become an established treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF). However, data on long-term outcomes beyond 5 years are scarce. This…
View all available purchase options and get full access to this article. Li P, Kim MM, Doshi JA. Comparison of the performance of the CMS…
BACKGROUND: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common cardiac arrhythmia. Its detection rates vary significantly across ethnic groups, impacting epidemiological and clinical outcomes. We aim to…
View all available purchase options and get full access to this article. Kittleson MM, Ruberg FL, Ambardekar AV, Brannagan TH, Cheng RK, Clarke JO, Dember…
BackgroundMetabolic syndrome (MetS) attenuates antiplatelet agent effects. This study investigated the efficacy and safety of clopidogrel–aspirin therapy for secondary stroke prevention in patients…
BACKGROUND: Despite significant improvements in early reperfusion, many patients with acute ischemic stroke with large vessel occlusion experience poor outcomes, which indicates a clear need…
BackgroundEndothelial dysfunction represents a key driver in the development of preeclampsia. The Endothelial Activation and Stress Index (EASIX) is a validated predictor of endothelial‐related com…
