AHA News: She Had a Bleeding Stroke and a Clot-Caused Stroke – at the Same Time
FRIDAY, Nov. 6, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — Cathy Brophy went into the guest room to enjoy her guilty …
Stroke horror as mum, 38, lost 20 YEARS of memories ‘It was absolutely terrifying’
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Woman thinks she’s been kidnapped after stroke wipes 20 years of memories
Stevie Carver was having a bad day. It was the second shift of a new job and her car wouldn’t …
Coronavirus pandemic: One in 10 Covid-19 patients return to hospital after being sent home from ER
Nearly one in 10 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 needed to return to the hospital within a week of discharge from …
Scan for arterial plaque is better at predicting heart attack than stroke
The amount of calcified plaque in the heart’s arteries is a better predictor of future heart attacks than of strokes, …
Eating dairy can cut risk of suffering a stroke, new research suggests
Eating cheese, yoghurt and milk can cut the risk of suffering a stroke by up to ten per cent, new …
More stroke awareness, better eating habits may help reduce stroke risk for young adult African-Americans
Young African American adults are experiencing higher rates of stroke compared to others due to high blood pressure, diabetes and …
Owning a dog could provide long-term health benefits, study says
A dog is known as “man’s best friend,” but owning a dog may literally save your life, according to new …
Clinical trial reveals potential for treating larger strokes with thrombectomy
Building on research results published today in JAMA Neurology showing patients with larger ischemic strokes could benefit from endovascular thrombectomy, …
Nerve stimulation could provide new treatment option for most common type of stroke
Research led by a UCLA scientist found that a new nerve stimulation therapy to increase blood flow could help patients …
Misapplication of opioid guidelines?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is clarifying its guidelines on opioid prescribing, citing the findings of a review …
Woman had to learn to stand again after having a stroke at 22
Now, almost two years after her stroke, Elizabeth has spoken out about her experience to raise awareness, after the Stroke …
5 risk factors for stroke, many underestimate
Anyone who is overweight and smokes, risk vessels congested, and therefore a stroke. This is many aware of it. However, …
Many stroke patients not screened for osteoporosis, despite known risks
The majority of stroke survivors are not screened or treated for osteoporosis, broken bones, or fall risk — despite stroke …
A specific gene could play a major role in reducing brain swelling after stroke: Study suggests a dose of the TRIM9 gene could decrease damage in stroke, concussion, encephalitis
Could a medication someday help the brain heal itself after a stroke, or even prevent damage following a blow to …
Moderate alcohol consumption does not protect against stroke, study shows
Blood pressure and stroke risk increase steadily with increasing alcohol intake, and previous claims that 1-2 alcoholic drinks a day …
Study: miracle cure olive oil as a natural blood thinner, identified
Olive oil – The miracle cure from the Mediterranean cuisine Olive oil is regarded for years as an integral part …
Guidelines address PFO closure for secondary stroke prevention
(HealthDay)—In a Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions expert consensus statement published online March 21 in Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, …