Lightheadedness may be a sign of heart disease or stroke
Atrial fibrillation (common heart rhythm problem), cardiomyopathy or some types of stroke may cause people to experience lightheadedness or dizziness, according to the American...
1 in 5 stroke survivors suffer from heart rhythm disease
About 20% of people who survive what's called an ischemic stroke have irregular heart rhythms, which can lead to another stroke.
Better heart health at midlife could reduce risk of stroke, dementia
In a study from the University of Minnesota, scientists found good heart health at midlife promotes better brain health and can help reduce the...
People should get more rehab therapy after stroke, study suggests
In a study from UCLA, scientists found many patients don't receive much rehabilitation therapy following a stroke, despite strong evidence that higher amounts can...
Lifetime exposure to estrogen may reduce stroke risk
Scientists found people with a higher cumulative estrogen exposure throughout their life may have a lower risk of stroke.
People with minor or warning stroke need to get some blood thinner drugs
DAPT has been shown to reduce the short-term risk of another stroke in people with a recent minor stroke (mild, non-disabling symptoms) or with a TIA.
Infections could be a ‘trigger’ for heart attack, stroke
Diabetes, high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol are well-known risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
In a study from the University of Minnesota, scientists found infections...
Salt substitutes can reduce risks of heart attack, stroke and death
Scientists found that dietary salt substitutes lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death from all causes and heart disease.
After a stroke at 87, woman had to convince family she was really OK
Barbara Bartels and a friend were catching up over coffee on a Sunday morning in August. They'd met up at a café not far...
Early heart disease and stroke linked to worse brain health in middle age
In a study from the University of California, San Francisco, scientists found people with early heart disease and stroke may be more likely to...