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Review
. 2024;20(3):35-44.
doi: 10.2174/011573403X259676231222053709.

Emerging Strategies and Effective Prevention Measures for Investigating the Association Between Stroke and Sudden Cardiac Fatality

H Nithesh Kumar  1 , S Jeevanandham  1 , M Shankar Ganesh  1 , M Ashmi Sabana  1 , P Manivasakam  1   2
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Emerging Strategies and Effective Prevention Measures for Investigating the Association Between Stroke and Sudden Cardiac Fatality

H Nithesh Kumar et al. Curr Cardiol Rev. 2024.

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.

Keywords: Stroke; cardiac death; emerging strategies; gene therapy; genetic testing; precision medicine.; stem cell therapy; wearable devices.

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The authors declare no conflict of interest, financial or otherwise.

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Shows a mechanism of neurogenic stress cardiomyopathy due to stroke.
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Shows a diagram of how cardiac failure are caused after an ischemic stroke.
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