急性颈动脉夹层后血管再通的决定因素与临床结局：一项国际多中心队列研究的启示
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Determinants and Outcomes of Vessel Recanalization Following Acute Cervical Artery Dissection: Insights from an International Multicenter Cohort

This multicenter study reveals that nearly 60% of cervical artery dissection patients achieve complete vessel recanalization at 6 months. Older age, diabetes, smoking, and initial complete occlusion markedly reduce recanalization odds, with implications for tailored surveillance and secondary prevention.
Genetic Risk Profile Predicts Stroke Prevention Benefit From Continuous Atrial Fibrillation Screening: A Secondary Analysis of the LOOP Study
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Genetic Risk Profile Predicts Stroke Prevention Benefit From Continuous Atrial Fibrillation Screening: A Secondary Analysis of the LOOP Study

A secondary analysis of the LOOP study demonstrates that continuous ECG screening with implantable loop recorders significantly reduces stroke and systemic embolism in individuals with high genetic risk for atrial fibrillation, while potentially increasing bleeding risk in lower-risk cohorts.
Precision Medicine in Atrial Fibrillation: Biomarker-Based ABC-AF Risk Scores Fail to Outperform Standard Care
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Precision Medicine in Atrial Fibrillation: Biomarker-Based ABC-AF Risk Scores Fail to Outperform Standard Care

A large-scale registry-based RCT reveals that tailoring atrial fibrillation treatment using the biomarker-driven ABC-AF risk score does not significantly reduce stroke or death compared to current standard guideline-based care, highlighting the complexities of implementing precision medicine in clinical practice.