Quality improvement intervention to increase sleep apnea diagnostic testing after stroke and transient ischemic attack: A cluster randomized trial

Abstract: Importance: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common among patients with ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) and is associated with poor outcomes. …

Impact of childhood traumatic brain injury on fitness for service class, length of service period, and cognitive performance during military service in Finland from 1998 to 2018: A retrospective register-based nationwide cohort study

Abstract: Introduction: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can cause neuronal damage and cerebrovascular dysfunction, leading to acute brain dysfunction and considerable physical and …

Patterns of statin therapy use and associated outcomes in older Veterans across kidney function

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Despite significant morbidity and mortality related to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, to date, most major clinical trials studying the effects of …

Disparities in PCSK9 Initiation Among US Veterans with Peripheral Arterial Disease or Cerebrovascular Disease

Abstract: Effective lipid lowering is essential in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and cerebrovascular disease (CeVD). Proprotein convertase subtilsin/kexin type 9 …