Scientists find new links between cholesterol levels and stroke risk
Cholesterol levels in our bodies can sometimes be a bit confusing. We've all heard that high cholesterol can lead to heart disease, but what...
Repurposing a bleeding disorder drug for people with stroke
A new clinical trial called DASH, conducted by researchers from the University of Nottingham and Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is testing the...
Blood thinners may not prevent stroke in people with heartbeat problems
We use gadgets to watch our hearts. Think of heart rate monitors or smartwatches.
They spot if our heart skips a beat. This is helpful,...
The stroke-blood pressure paradox: a closer look
Strokes are serious and life-threatening medical emergencies that occur when the blood supply to the brain is cut off, causing brain cells to die.
Astonishingly,...
How heart attack and stroke survivors can prepare for wildfires and hurricanes
Environmental disasters are difficult for anyone. For people with cardiovascular disease, they can be particularly risky.
As wildfire and hurricane seasons kick into high gear,...
Stroke patients on warfarin not at greater risk of brain bleeding during blood clot...
Patients suffering from a stroke who were taking the anticoagulant medication, warfarin, were not found to have a higher risk of experiencing a brain...
What you need to know about heart health and strokes
Imagine this: one day you're going about your regular activities when all of a sudden, you start to feel dizzy. That's what happened to...
A better high blood pressure treatment for people with stroke
Many people suffer strokes, which can be life-threatening. When someone has a stroke, their brain stops getting blood. This causes brain cells to die.
Six...
Young girl who endured heart defect and stroke is now a healthy adult
Seeing Shelby Lombardo's white blood cell counts periodically spike, her pediatrician thought the then-4-year-old had leukemia. But a test for the disease came back...
Exercise may induce strokes for people with blocked arteries
Exercise helps us to stay fit, build strong muscles, and feel good. But did you ever think about how exercise affects our hearts? Let's...