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Twenty-Nine Novel Retinal Vascular Parameters Linked to Stroke Risk
THURSDAY, Jan. 16, 2025 – Retinal vascular parameters are associated with stroke risk and can improve prediction of stroke, according to a study published online Jan. 13 in Heart. Mayinuer Yusufu,...
Social Life Protects From Stroke, Infections, Blood Proteins Suggest
MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2025 – Palling around with family and friends is more than just fun and relaxing – it also boosts health. A new study published in the journal Nature Human Behavior says that blood...
Women Are Less Likely Than Men to Take Medication After a Stroke, Study Suggests
THURSDAY, Dec. 26, 2024 – Female stroke victims are less likely than men to take drugs that could lower their odds of a second stroke. Women are 80% more likely to report that they don’t take c...
Poststroke Epilepsy Risk Varies With Antihypertensive Treatment
TUESDAY, Dec. 17, 2024 – For patients with hypertension and ischemic stroke, the risk for poststroke epilepsy (PSE) varies according to antihypertensive treatment, according to a study presented at...
Women Report Less Poststroke Medication Adherence Than Men
TUESDAY, Dec. 10, 2024 – Poststroke medication nonadherence is more prevalent among U.S. women than men, according to a study published online Dec. 4 in the Journal of the American Heart...
GLP-1 Meds, such as Ozempic or Mounjaro, May Lower Clot Risk in People With Diabetes
TUESDAY, Dec. 10, 2024 – People with diabetes who are taking GLP-1 meds such as Ozempic or Mounjaro may be getting an added bonus: Reductions in their odds for a dangerous blood clot, new research...
Dementia Diagnosis Risk Higher for Stroke Survivors for Up to 20 Years
MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2024 – Almost one in five stroke survivors are diagnosed with dementia, with increased risk lasting for 20 years after stroke, according to a study published online Dec. 4 in...
There's a 'Sweet Spot' for Daily Sugar Intake & Heart Health
MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2024 – When it comes to sweets, the type a person chooses can have a significant impact on their heart health, a new study finds. Sugary drinks significantly increase a person’s risk ...
Stroke Survivors Face Much Higher Odds for Dementia
FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2024 – Stroke survivors have an 80% increased risk of dementia compared to people who’ve never suffered a stroke, a new study finds. About 19% of people who’d had a stroke developed d...
Deprescribing Antihypertensives Not Tied to Hospitalization for Heart Attack, Stroke
TUESDAY, Dec. 3, 2024 – Deprescribing antihypertensive medication is not associated with the risk for hospitalization for myocardial infarction (MI) or stroke in long-term care residents, according...
Some HRT Pills May Pose Special Risk for Blood Clots
THURSDAY, Nov. 28, 2024 – Certain hormone replacement therapy pills appear to increase the risk of heart disease and serious blood clots in women going through menopause, a new study says....
Irregular Sleep Might Raise Odds for Heart Attack, Stroke
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 27, 2024 – Folks with irregular sleep patterns might have an increased risk of a heart attack or stroke, a new study says. People who doze off and wake up at extremely varied times...
Exposures to Eight Factors Contribute to Increasing Trends in IHD, Stroke
TUESDAY, Nov. 26, 2024 – Altered exposures to eight factors contribute to increasing trends in ischemic heart disease (IHD) and stroke on a global scale, according to a study published online Nov....
Stroke Guidelines Updated, With Focus on Women and GLP-1s
MONDAY, Nov. 25, 2024 – Women, especially those who had high blood pressure during pregnancy or entered menopause before age 45, are among those with a greater risk for stroke. They and other...
A-fib Plus Heart Failure a Dangerous Combo
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 2024 – For the 4 in 10 patients with newly diagnosed heart failure who also have the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation, the prognosis can be poor. "Atrial fibrillation...