Cannabis use may increase higher risk of heart attack and stroke
Cannabis, often called marijuana, is a plant that some people use for medical or recreational reasons. They might smoke it, eat foods containing it,...
Many people cannot get key cholesterol drug to prevent heart attack, stroke
A recent investigation by the Family Heart Foundation, a nonprofit focused on research and advocacy for inherited lipid disorders, has brought to light the...
Acupuncture may lower stroke risk in rheumatoid arthritis
People with rheumatoid arthritis, a condition that causes pain and inflammation in the joints, have a higher chance of getting heart diseases, including strokes.
A...
How blood pressure influences stroke risk
Understanding the relationship between blood pressure and the risk of having a stroke is crucial for everyone.
This connection, while complex, can be explained in...
AI could help lower risks of repeat strokes and heart issues
Imagine a world where technology could help doctors make better decisions, especially for patients who have had a stroke. This is not a scene...
Escape room challenge game helps nurses improve stroke care
In a bustling hospital, a group of nurses isn't responding to a medical emergency in the traditional sense. Instead, they're deeply engrossed in a...
This head position can improve stroke treatment outcome
When someone has a stroke because of a blood clot blocking a major artery in their brain, doctors often perform surgery to remove the...
Strokes can strongly increase the risk of dementia
When someone has a stroke, their chance of developing dementia within the next year could go up by three times, a recent study suggests.
This...
When symptoms suggest a stroke, but it’s something else
What looks and feels like a stroke sometimes isn't. Instead, sudden weakness, difficulty speaking, vision changes, dizziness and other symptoms of a stroke might...
Three things every woman should know about stroke risk
Dr. Tracy Madsen has been studying the topic of women and stroke since beginning her residency in emergency medicine at Brown's Warren Alpert Medical...