Blood clot risk remains elevated nearly a year after COVID-19
Sep 19, 2022
People who had COVID-19 early in the pandemic had a heightened risk of clots up to 49 weeks later, according to a large study from England and Wales.
Stroke News
Dad's stroke at 49 inspired daughters to help patients
Sep 15, 2022
After Jose Rosales Campos of Calexico, California, had a stroke, his family felt the repercussions for years to come.
She had a stroke during a video call with her congressional representative
Sep 13, 2022
Ann Walters Tillery of Nebraska had a hemorrhagic stroke during a video call as she advocated for Alzheimer's disease research funding.
She tried to forget her stroke. Now, she's putting it into words.
Sep 9, 2022
It took a decade for Beth Bonness of Portland, Oregon, to accept the stroke she had at 49. Today, she raises stroke awareness through her writing.
Diet change may return bigger heart health rewards than other lifestyle changes
Sep 7, 2022
In young and middle-aged adults with slightly high blood pressure, adopting the DASH diet would return greater heart health rewards than any other lifestyle change, a simulation study suggests.
Shift workers with high blood pressure may face higher heart disease, diabetes risk
Aug 29, 2022
People with high blood pressure who work night shifts may be at higher risk for additional cardiometabolic conditions, such as diabetes, coronary heart disease or stroke, new research suggests.
People with dementia may be less likely to receive an advanced treatment for stroke
Aug 24, 2022
A nationwide study of stroke patients suggests a disparity in mechanical clot removal for those with pre-existing dementia.
New report details what to know about cardiovascular disease symptoms
Aug 18, 2022
A scientific report from the ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ looks at the latest science on symptoms of cardiovascular diseases and suggests what could be done better.
Health conditions a dentist might find that have nothing to do with your teeth
Aug 11, 2022
Dentists can spot clues for conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes – both important risk factors for heart disease and stroke.
When her smartwatch indicated she might be in AFib, she thought it was a mistake
Aug 10, 2022
Megan Buchholz of Chesapeake, Virginia, woke up to notifications about an irregular heart rhythm. Although she felt fine, she went to the hospital just in case.