Quickly finding – and treating – the cause of a stroke may prevent more
Identifying the cause of a stroke or mini-stroke within 48 hours could help pinpoint the treatment to help prevent additional strokes, new guidelines say.
The...
A stroke at 34 rocked her family’s world
Lisa Anderson shook her husband, Jacob, awake.
"I just got off the phone with the nurse," she told him. "She said I could have a...
Man uses experience of his stroke to help others recognize the signs
After temporarily losing function on his left side, Gary Pearson is passionate about raising awareness of stroke symptoms and how stroke can be prevented.
"It...
Stroke affects the whole family, and here’s how to help keep it together
When Carol Coulther's husband, Rich, had a stroke, her teacher instincts kicked in immediately.
She began writing down everything his doctors said to make sense...
This common drug is effective for preventing recurrent heart problems and strokes
In a new study from Duke University, researchers found that low- or regular-strength aspirin is equally safe and effective for preventing additional heart problems...
This simple surgery can prevent strokes in people with heart problem
In a new study from McMaster University, researchers found that a simple surgery saves patients with heart arrhythmia from often-lethal strokes.
They found that removing...
A 47-year-old came home from a work trip and had two strokes
After back-to-back work trips, Stephanie Gerding came home on a Saturday completely exhausted. She had a headache and neck pain, but she thought a...
These common prescribed drugs may strongly increase stroke risk
In a recent study published in The International Journal of Epidemiology, researchers found that drugs routinely prescribed for allergies, heart disease and Parkinson’s are linked...
7 facts women should know to prevent and recognize stroke
It's telling that although stroke is the third leading cause of death for women in the U.S., and that twice as many women die...
Combining these drugs with statins may reduce stroke risk
In a recent study at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, researchers found that taking the triglyceride-lowering medication icosapent ethyl cut the risk of stroke...