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Emerging Strategies and Effective Prevention Measures for Investigating the Association Between Stroke and Sudden
H Nithesh Kumar1, S Jeevanandham1, M Shankar Ganesh1
1Pharmacy Practice, JKKN College of Pharmacy, Namakkal, India.
Insights
Stroke-related cardiac death is a major concern. Managing risk factors and implementing new strategies like precision medicine can improve patient outcomes and reduce mortality.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Public Health
Background:
- Stroke-related cardiac death poses a significant threat to patient well-being.
- Effective management of modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the pathophysiology, risk factors, and prevention strategies for stroke-related cardiac death.
- To explore emerging prevention and treatment modalities.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of pathophysiology, risk factors, and prevention strategies.
- Exploration of novel approaches including wearable devices, genetic testing, stem cell therapy, gene therapy, and precision medicine.
Main Results:
- Identified key modifiable risk factors (hypertension, diabetes, lifestyle) and non-modifiable factors (age, genetics).
- Highlighted emerging strategies for risk identification and treatment of cardiac dysfunction post-stroke.
Conclusions:
- Evidence-based prevention and personalized treatment plans are vital for improving stroke patient outcomes.
- Further research is needed to fully understand and mitigate stroke-related cardiac death.
Abstract:
Stroke-related cardiac death is a significant concern for patients with stroke and their healthcare providers. It is a complex and multifaceted condition that requires careful management of both modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors. This review provides an overview of the pathophysiology, risk factors, and prevention strategies for stroke-related cardiac death. The review highlights the importance of identifying and managing modifiable risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, and lifestyle factors, as well as non-modifiable risk factors such as age and genetics. Additionally, the review explores emerging strategies for prevention, including the use of wearable devices and genetic testing to identify patients at risk, stem cell therapy and gene therapy for cardiac dysfunction, and precision medicine for personalized treatment plans. Despite some limitations to this review, it provides valuable insights into the current understanding of stroke-related cardiac death and identifies important areas for future research. Ultimately, the implementation of evidence-based prevention strategies and personalized treatment plans has the potential to improve outcomes for patients with stroke and reduce the burden of stroke-related cardiac death in the population.
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