Six-Fold Higher Cardiovascular Risk: Eclampsia’s Early Postpartum Threat Demands Urgent Clinical Attention
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Six-Fold Higher Cardiovascular Risk: Eclampsia’s Early Postpartum Threat Demands Urgent Clinical Attention

A nationwide study reveals that eclampsia patients face a 6.9-fold increased risk of cardiovascular disease readmission within the first year postpartum, with stroke risk nearly 13 times higher than normotensive patients. These findings underscore the critical need for enhanced early postpartum cardiac surveillance in women with eclampsia history.
High Basal Ganglia Perivascular Space Burden Predicts Both Ischemic Stroke and Major Bleeding in Antithrombotic Users
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High Basal Ganglia Perivascular Space Burden Predicts Both Ischemic Stroke and Major Bleeding in Antithrombotic Users

A large prospective study reveals that a high burden of basal ganglia enlarged perivascular spaces (BGPVSs) significantly increases the risk of both ischemic stroke and major bleeding in patients on antithrombotic therapy, positioning BGPVS as a critical biomarker for personalized vascular risk assessment.
Is Female Sex a Truly Independent Risk Factor for Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation? Insights from a Large European Cohort
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Is Female Sex a Truly Independent Risk Factor for Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation? Insights from a Large European Cohort

A large European cohort study reveals that while women with atrial fibrillation are less likely to receive anticoagulants and show higher crude thromboembolism rates, female sex is not an independent risk factor after adjusting for comorbidities. The CHA2DS2-VASc score remains superior for clinical reclassification.