Signs of stroke: P.E.I. man shares his experience
A stroke survivor from Charlottetown, P.E.I., speaks about his experience and the importance of knowing the warning signs.…
Dr Amir Khan names exercise that can ‘reduce risk of heart attack and stroke’
The NHS GP and TV doctor shared the recommendation during an episode of the No Appointment Necessary podcast…
‘I had a stroke at the weekend so didn’t get a thrombectomy’
When Phil Woodford had a stroke in 2016 it was a Sunday. He said the simple fact it…
Screening-detected atrial fibrillation linked to threefold heart failure risk
Heart failure is common in people who have atrial fibrillation detected during screening, according to a presentation today…
Enriched environments improve stroke recovery and reduce brain inflammation
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Its recovery is often challenging as most of…
Lack of dental care linked to higher heart and dementia risk
Being unable to afford dental care may increase a person’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease or dementia, according…
Popular Sweetener Found in Protein Bars Tied to Stroke, Blood Clot Risk
The health food industry has rushed to incorporate so-called sugar alcohols into everything from protein bars to zero-sugar…
New clinical guideline adopts holistic approach to brain and heart health
A new brain–heart clinical practice guideline takes a holistic approach, integrating neurologic and mental health evidence with guidance…
Minimally invasive valve repair lowers hospitalizations in heart failure patients
At two years of follow-up, patients with a poorly functioning tricuspid valve in the heart who received optimal…
AI-assisted decision support system improves stroke care and long-term outcomes
A clinical decision support tool that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze scans after a stroke alongside treatment…
Improving biological age gap may help protect long-term brain health
Improving the gap between your biological age and your chronological age is associated with a lower risk of…
Canadian wildfire pollution associated with increased stroke severity
Short-term surges in air pollution in New Jersey from the 2023 Canadian wildfires were associated with a higher…