Intensive high blood pressure treatment could prevent stroke in older people
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious health issue. It’s sometimes called the "silent killer" because you might not feel sick, but it...
How to distinguish signs of stroke and heart attack
Strokes and heart attacks are both medical emergencies that can strike suddenly and have life-threatening consequences.
Although they involve different parts of the body—the brain...
This blood pressure drug may help prevent epilepsy after stroke
For some stroke survivors, the damage caused by the stroke can lead to epilepsy due to scarring and disrupted electrical activity in the brain.
However,...
Women less likely to take stroke prevention drugs, study finds
Women who have suffered a stroke are less likely than men to take medications that could prevent another stroke, according to a new study.
Researchers...
High blood pressure can increase stroke risk quickly and significantly
New research highlights how delaying or preventing high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can significantly reduce the risk of stroke.
The study, published in...
Common painkiller may increase risks of heart disease and stroke in some people
Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, is one of the most commonly used painkillers worldwide.
It’s often recommended as a safer alternative to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs...
This eye disease may show higher risks of dementia, stroke, early death
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have discovered that photographs of the retina—the thin layer of light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye—could provide...
Research shows major causes of stroke
Stroke is a major global health issue, causing significant death and disability.
In Ireland alone, approximately 7,500 people experience a stroke each year, with 2,000...
Palliative care can help in stroke recovery
Stroke survivors and their families can greatly benefit from palliative care, which focuses on relieving pain, managing symptoms, and providing emotional and practical support...
This blood pressure number may help identify dementia and stroke risk
A recent study by scientists at the University of Miami highlights the importance of the lower number in a blood pressure reading, known as...