Your risk of stroke increases as you age, and since women continue to live longer than men, they have more strokes over their lifetimes. However, a review article in the Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases found that the risk is more complex than what can be explained only by an increased lifespan. https://bit.ly/4bKYBpA
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Men and women are equally likely to suffer heart attacks, but women are more likely to die. Why? - When women need treatment for heart conditions, we assume we are providing the best care based on data from men. - Life-saving statins that lower the risk of major heart issues by 25% were developed based on clinical trials that primarily recruited men. - Women are less likely than men to be offered statins. Women are also likely to stop using them because of perceived side effects. But no major study digs into the side effects among women. - Heart attacks are less obvious in women: symptoms can be lightheadedness, nausea, and jaw pain — symptoms even medical professionals can miss. - A study of 29 million ERs showed that young women coming into the ER with chest pains are waiting too long to be seen. It’s even longer for women of color. - New drugs like #Ozempic and Wegovy cause dramatic weight loss, and are now showing that they lower heart disease rates. None of the weight-loss trials separate data on men and women. Many of the follow-on heart disease trials did not include women. I could go on and on… This article does an excellent job of explaining how neglecting women in medical research plays out. It’s deadly. Great coverage by The Fuller Project & Maggie Fox. #womenshealth
Why Heart Disease Research Still Favors Men
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PSA ℹ Stroke is a leading cause of death, number 2 worldwide. Researchers project that the cost of treating and supporting stroke patients could also double from $891 billion in 2020 to $2.3 trillion in 2050. One cause of stroke is Antiphospholipid (AN-te-fos-fo-LIP-id) syndrome. It is a condition in which the immune system mistakenly creates antibodies that attack tissues in the body. ℹ How does antiphospholipid syndrome make you feel? ℹ Speech and memory problems, a tingling sensation or pins and needles in your arms or legs and fatigue (extreme tiredness). ℹ Please see a doctor if your family has a history of stroke, DVT or heart attacks in relatively healthy and unusually young victims. APS (antiphospholipid syndrome) can be detected with a blood test, and treated if found BEFORE an attack. ℹ Learn more here : https://lnkd.in/gGE3qgB7 ℹ #stroke #psa #healthcare #americanstrokeassociation
Stroke could cause nearly 10 million deaths per year by 2050, report says | CNN
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Heart failure is a serious condition that affects both men and women, but there are some differences in how it presents in women compared to men. Pregnant women with heart failure require specialized care and monitoring to manage their condition and ensure a healthy pregnancy. It's important for women to be aware of these differences and work closely with their healthcare team to manage their condition. #womenhearthealth #maternalhealth #heartfailure #heartmonth2024
Heart failure is a common cardiac diagnosis, but you may be surprised to learn that there are gender differences that could impact outcomes. On the MedStar Health Blog, we examine unique factors that impact a woman’s risk of developing specific types of heart failure, warning signs of these conditions, and considerations for treatment.
Heart Disease in Women: How Gender-Related Differences Impact a Woman’s Heart.
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🚨 Important new research alert 🚨 Research out of the American Heart Association reveals individuals with PCOS or dysmenorrhea are shown to have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. This points to the importance of early diagnosis and intervention for PCOS and dysmenorrhea. Let's commit to putting an end to the practice of dismissing "period problems" and de-normalize painful periods. Half the population will experience better care as a result. 🙌 #painfulperiods #womenshealth #femalehealth #PCOS #dysmenorrhea #notjustaperiod #research #womensresearch #cardiovascularhealth
What People With PCOS, Painful Periods Should Know About Their Heart Disease Risk
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Exploring the emotional impact: A study reveals higher mortality rates among those with Broken Heart Syndrome. Understanding the connection between heart health and emotional well-being. 💔📊 People with Broken Hearts Syndrome had a Higher Death Rate than Others: Study Read more: https://bit.ly/3O2Mb2O #HeartHealth #EmotionalWellness #BrokenHeartSyndrome #HealthResearch #WellnessInsights #HeartAndMind
People with Broken Hearts Syndrome had a Higher Death Rate than Others: Study
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How are your summers going? Ready for a new #RareABCs? We’re slowly arriving at the end of the alphabet, as this week we cover the letter W! 🔤 W is for Werner syndrome ➡ Werner syndrome is a progeroid syndrome of adults characterized by premature aging with graying and thinning of the hair, voice changes, characteristic skin signs, pinched facial features, bilateral cataracts and other age-related disorders (osteoporosis, diabetes mellitus, atherosclerosis) as well as a pre-disposition to certain types of cancer. ➡ The disease typically presents between the ages of 20-30. A progeroid syndrome is a genetic syndrome that causes premature aging. Another progeroid syndrome, which affects children, is called Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome. 👴 👉 Want to learn more? I’ve listed the best places to find information (and my sources), including ERN GENTURIS as well as a few patient organizations/foundations. 📢Feel free to share this post to raise awareness for Werner syndrome! And let us know if you had heard of this rare disease before! ⚠️ Please note: the information contained in Rare ABCs is carefully researched and prepared by myself, but it is in no way intended to replace medical advice. It is a starting point to share some basic information about a specific rare disease and, if interested, provides ideas on where to find additional reliable resources and publications in order to learn more about the rare disease in question. Progeria Family Circle The Progeria Research Foundation #wernersyndrome #healthcommunications #medicalcontent #progeria #raiseawareness #raredisease
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Patient organizations have supported patients with rare and hereditary syndromes/diseases for more than 70 years, but the focus has drastically shifted since they emerged in the 1950s. These word clouds show the focus has shifted from an initial focus was on diseases affecting children and birth defects to a more broadened focus that includes other debilitating and degenerative diseases including musculoskeletal disorders (SMA, CMT, FOP), movement disorders (HD) and joint and skin disorders (Ehlers-Danlos syndromes, scleroderma, Marfan), as well as rare cancers and childhood leukemias. Read more about the shifts in patient organizations in IQVIA Institute’s latest report, Supporting Patients Through Research Collaboration: https://lnkd.in/d7QD8tAS #Patientorganizations #DataScience #PatientCollaborations
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Early diagnosis for diseases like #parkinsons can make a world of difference, especially for more effective treatment. For example, research suggests that gut problems such as constipation may present themselves YEARS before typical motor symptoms do. Obviously not everyone who has gut problems will proceed to get PD, but there does seem to be a link between gut and brain health (i.e., the gut-brain axis). Therefore, treating one system might help the other as well (e.g., light therapy on the gut). #gutbrainconnection #lighttherapy #redlighttherapy #parkinsonsdisease #parkinsonsawareness
Gut problems may be early sign of Parkinson's disease
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According to the WHO, as of 2023, over 55 million people worldwide have dementia, with Alzheimer's representing 60-70% of these cases. As the seventh leading cause of death and one of the major causes of disability and dependency in the elderly, Alzheimer's affects not only the patients but also their families. The disease takes away patients’ identity, independence, and from their families. Hence, early detection means a lot for Alzheimer's patients. An early diagnosis allows patients and their families to better prepare, and physicians can intervene sooner to slow the disease's progression. Anbio's APOE (ε2/ε3/ε 4) Test Kit (Real-time PCR) is crafted for risk assessment of Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular diseases, and lipid disorders. We stand by those affected by Alzheimer's. Contact us to learn more about Anbio PCR solution:https://lnkd.in/dbE38tj8 #PTPCR #worldalzheimersday #anbio
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An NIA funded study found that taking a low dose of aspirin once a day does not significantly reduce the risk of strokes caused by blood clots. It could even increase the risk of bleeding in the brain or skull after head trauma. Learn how researchers came to these conclusions based on an analysis of the ASPirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly (ASPREE) trial: https://lnkd.in/eHDMGCUc #NIHAging #NIAFunded #ASPREE
Daily low-dose aspirin has little impact on stroke risk and spikes risk of brain bleeding from falls
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