Stroke risk higher for at least a decade after minor stroke-like attacks, study indicates
The risk of a full-blown stroke will remain high for at least a decade after a person has a slight brush with stroke, in the ...
India Today on MSN7h
Combining two cholesterol-lowering drugs could reduce heart attack, stroke risk
A new study has found that combining statins - the first-line treatment for high cholesterol - and ezetimibe, another drug ...
What balance could mean for heart and brain health
It's an ability and skill often taken for granted. It affects quality of life and has been linked to heart disease and stroke ...
The Lancet2d
Rehabilitation drives post-stroke motor recovery
More than two-thirds of stroke survivors have upper extremity paresis (ie, motor impairment affecting the arms and hands),1 and this impairment is typically treated with some amount of rehabilitation ...
Psychiatry Advisor3d
Prourokinase vs Alteplase for Acute Ischemic Stroke Treatment: Which Is Better?
Recombinant human prourokinase is noninferior to alteplase in acute ischemic stroke, with symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage and major bleeding decreased.
Medical Dialogues4d
Tenecteplase Matches Alteplase in Safety and Effectiveness for Acute Ischemic Stroke, Study Finds
Acute ischemic stroke, which occurs due to a blockage in cerebral blood flow, requires prompt intervention with thrombolytic ...
I’m a stroke expert — the ‘essential 8’ ways to reduce your risk
Nearly 80% of strokes are considered preventable, but few people are aware of the risk factors. A stroke expert broke down ...
The Healthy @Reader's Digest on MSN5d
This Is the “Most Effective Way” to Prevent Stroke Death, Expert Doctor Says
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 795,000 Americans experience a stroke every year ...
A Puyallup woman’s DUI arrest for a stroke turned into a legal battle. Here’s what happened
A Pierce County Superior Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit that accused local authorities of negligence after a Puyallup ...
The simple snack swap that could ‘slash your risk of killer heart attack and stroke’, say scientists
WHEN it comes to swapping out your favourite treats for healthier alternatives, scientists say there’s one snack that should ...
How's your balance? Here's what that could mean for heart and brain health
It's an ability and skill often taken for granted. It affects quality of life and has been linked to heart disease and stroke ...
It’s a risk factor for strokes and heart disease, but atrial fibrillation continues to remain neglected in India: experts
Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) is a common, yet serious heart condition that requires proper diagnosis and management strategies.