She had a stroke at 21; so did her co-worker
While in the hospital recovering from a stroke, 21-year-old Alex Leary was trying to make sense of what happened when she got a text...
This small surgery can prevent strokes in people with heart issues
In a recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, researchers found that a simple surgery saves patients with heart arrhythmia from...
Athletic mom’s undiagnosed condition led to 2 strokes
Kelly Naab was waiting in a drive-thru lane with her two young boys in the back seat when her body suddenly felt strange. Her...
This drug combo can cut risk of stroke and heart attack by half
In a recent study published in The Lancet, researchers found a combination therapy of aspirin, statins and at least two blood pressure drugs can...
Checking your risk of stroke
A simple set of questions for checking your heart health might also help predict your stroke risk, a recent study suggests. The finding hints...
Toy building boosts woodworker’s stroke recovery
Gary Lucas delights in making intricate wooden decorative pieces in his tidy workshop. He's particularly talented with his electric scroll saw, using its precision...
Living at high altitudes could lower chance of having a deadly stroke
Could living at high altitudes affect your chance of suffering a stroke?
This intriguing question is at the heart of a new study in open-access...
Aspirin is effective for preventing recurrent heart attacks and strokes
A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that low- or regular-strength aspirin is equally safe and effective for preventing...
What are ideal blood sugar levels for preventing repeat strokes, heart attacks?
Blood sugar control has always been important for people with diabetes when it comes to preventing a stroke.
In a new study from Seoul National...
What heart and stroke patients should know about COVID-19 vaccine boosters
COVID-19 vaccines offer protection against life-threatening disease caused by the coronavirus to people with heart disease and stroke, and a booster dose could bolster...