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Risk for cancer elevated in stroke survivors

17.02.20151834

In a new analysis of the Vitamin Intervention for Stroke Prevention study, the annual rate of age-adjusted cancer incidence was higher among survivors of ischemic stroke compared with the general population.

Dehydration at time of stroke linked to worse outcomes

16.02.20151663

Adults who are dehydrated at the time of stroke are at risk for worsening severity of their condition, independent of infarct size, compared with people who are not dehydrated, according to data presented at the International Stroke Conference.

Elevated circulating troponin linked to AF risk in older adults

13.02.20151696

In ambulatory older adults, circulating troponin T levels appear to be significantly associated with incident atrial fibrillation, according to recent findings.

International School on Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine

12.02.20152441

RSC provides 30 grants for young cardiologists to participate in this school (registration fee and traveling expenses are covered).

One-third of patients would risk shorter life rather than take pill for CVD prevention

12.02.20151559

In an Internet-based survey of 1,000 people, approximately one-third said they would risk a shorter life rather than take a daily pill for prevention of CVD.

Effect of beta-blocker therapy on the risk of infections and death after acute stroke - A historical cohort study

11.02.20151512

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of beta–blocker therapy on the risk of infections and death after stroke in humans.

New exciting programme of the European Society of Cardiology — My NCS@ESC

10.02.20152517

New Congress Programme Committee of the ESC Congress that is held in London from August 29th to September 2nd, 2015, launched an new project “My NCS@ESC”.