Brain Health: Stroke and Neuroscience

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Science News

Palliative and End-of-Life Care During Critical Cardiovascular Illness
Multidimensional Sleep Health Definitions and Implications for Cardiometabolic Health
Disparities in Current Pulmonary Embolism Management and Outcomes
Blood Culture–Negative Endocarditis
Optimizing Psychological Health Across the Perinatal Period: An Update on Maternal Cardiovascular Health

Journals

Stroke Mortality Risk Factors: Global Trends and Regional Variations (1990–2021)
Amount of Carotid Perivascular Adipose Tissue Measured by MR Imaging: Potential Indicators for the Risk of Ischemic Stroke
Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists and Risk of Nontraumatic Intracerebral Hemorrhage in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Association of Shift Work and Lifestyle With Aortic Aneurysm Incidence: A Large Prospective Cohort Study in the UK Biobank
Aortic Aneurysm Risk and Somatic JAK2V617FVariation: Insights From a Multicenter, Population-Based Cardiovascular Screening Study

Continuing Education

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The Stroke Council is dedicated to advancing the science of stroke prevention, treatment and recovery through research and education. Members develop scientifically based publications, meetings, education, and training programs; they help translate stroke-related science into effective initiatives and products for the public, healthcare professionals, healthcare facilities and policymakers.

The CVSN Council accelerates the discovery, interpretation, and application of science to enhance cardiovascular health and treat cardiovascular diseases and stroke. The council helps develop scientific statements and advisories, guide professional education activities, provide scientific expertise, conduct research, translate findings, and promote evidence-based practices in clinical settings.

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