Hours of heat exposure can give you a stroke
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open reveals a worrying connection between high temperatures and the risk of acute ischemic stroke (AIS), the...
This blood pressure number can predict your stroke risk
In a recent study, scientists at the University of Miami embarked on an adventure to unravel a mystery:
How does our blood pressure affect our...
Many people don’t use aspirin to prevent a second heart attack or stroke
Aspirin is a common, inexpensive medication that has been proven to significantly reduce the risk of having another heart attack or stroke for those...
Healthy runner’s stroke followed a bad bout of COVID-19
On a ride to high school one morning, Shelley Marshall asked her daughter how things were going with her field hockey team.
At least, that's...
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...