Older people need to watch out for ‘silent’ strokes after surgery
In a new study, researchers found that covert—or 'silent' - strokes are common in older people after they have elective, non-cardiac surgery.
The strokes can...
Rising blood pressure puts women at greater stroke risk than men
As the severity of high blood pressure rises, the risk of stroke rises almost twice as quickly in women compared with men, according to...
This drug combo could cut the risk of heart attacks and strokes
In a new study, researchers found that treatment with a statin in combination with ezetimibe could benefit patients with a history of coronary heart...
Here’s why stroke survivors need to pay attention to bone health
People who have had a stroke, and the doctors who treat them, have a lot to be concerned about:
Regaining mobility and function, controlling risk...
This type of supplement may help cut heart disease risk
In a new study, researchers found that taking glucosamine supplements regularly may help lower risks of heart disease and stroke.
They found that people who...
Lowering blood pressure is critical to avoiding a second stroke
In a new study, researchers found that for people who have had a stroke, controlling blood pressure levels is the key to preventing a...
New way to detect heart rhythm problems after stroke
In a new study, researchers have developed a new method to detect irregular heartbeats after stroke.
The new method outperformed the approach that’s currently used...
Antibiotic use linked to higher risk of heart attack, stroke
In a new study, researchers found that using antibiotics over a long period of time is linked to an increased risk of heart attack...
How to control blood sugar after stroke
In a new study, researchers found that aggressive methods for blood sugar control are not better than standard approaches.
The research was conducted by a...
Testosterone replacement therapy may increase men’s risk of these two diseases
In a new study, researchers found that men with low testosterone levels who take testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) have a higher risk of stroke...