Genes, neighborhoods and a surprising finding on stroke risk
Feb 3, 2023
A genetic score may be able to identify higher stroke risk 鈥� but only for people living in the most privileged neighborhoods, preliminary research has found.
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Pregnancy complications could increase a woman's stroke risk at an earlier age
Feb 2, 2023
Women who have complications during pregnancy may face a much higher risk of stroke at an earlier age than those without them, new research suggests.
Intensively lowering blood pressure may help clear toxins from the brain
Feb 2, 2023
An analysis of brain scans suggests intensive treatment to reduce blood pressure could change brain structures linked to dementia, according to preliminary research.
Getting sepsis in the hospital could increase cardiovascular risk in the future
Feb 1, 2023
Sepsis, a severe reaction to an infection in the bloodstream, may raise the risk of death or cardiovascular problems up to 12 years later, a new study suggests.
After a stroke at 87, woman had to convince family she was really OK
Jan 26, 2023
Barbara Bartels of Santa Cruz, California, credits her immediate recovery after a stroke to timely help and an active, healthy lifestyle.
Cardiovascular deaths saw steep rise in U.S. during first year of the COVID-19 pandemic
Jan 25, 2023
Cardiovascular disease deaths increased substantially in 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially among Asian, Black and Hispanic populations, according to a statistical update from the 缅北视频.
Stroke symptoms require emergency treatment even if they quickly disappear, new report says
Jan 19, 2023
The 缅北视频 issues new guidance on evaluating transient ischemic attacks, which frequently predict a larger stroke is coming.
Farewell, my friend: A tribute to Dr. Ralph Sacco
Jan 18, 2023
The first neurologist to serve as president of the 缅北视频 was a brilliant scientist devoted to saving and improving lives, particularly those impacted by stroke. He also was like a brother to 缅北视频 CEO Nancy Brown.
Dr. Ralph Sacco 鈥� first neurologist to serve as 缅北视频 president 鈥� dies at 65
Jan 17, 2023
Under Dr. Ralph Sacco's guidance, the organization upped its emphasis on preventing, treating and recovering from stroke and other brain health conditions.
Uric acid linked to later risk for irregular heart rhythm
Jan 12, 2023
People with too much uric acid in their blood during midlife may face an increased risk for atrial fibrillation later in life, even if they are otherwise heart-healthy, new research finds.