Extremely elevated lipoprotein(a) levels tied to 30-year heart risk in women
Brigham and Women's Hospital investigators link very high lipoprotein(a) with a higher 30-year risk of major cardiovascular events in initially healthy women.
Cardiovascular Diseases: News and Research on Ischemic Stroke
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Post-stroke injection protects the brain in preclinical study
When a person suffers a stroke, physicians must restore blood flow to the brain as quickly as possible to save their life. But, ironically, that life-saving rush of blood can also trigger a second wave of damage—killing brain ...
Jan 7, 2026
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Women face greater challenges than men in daily task recovery after stroke
When examining recovery during the first year after an ischemic stroke, a new study has found for daily tasks such as eating, dressing and driving, female participants experienced slightly worse recovery than male participants. ...
Dec 17, 2025
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Noninvasive approach to treating stroke by boosting the brain's lymphatic system
Scientists from Monash University are partnering with colleagues at the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Conn., to develop a new, high-tech approach for treating ischemic stroke by enhancing removal of toxic waste products ...
Dec 2, 2025
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Very low LDL-cholesterol correlates to fewer heart problems after stroke
Brigham and Women's Hospital's TIMI Study Group reports that in patients with prior ischemic stroke, very low achieved LDL-cholesterol correlated with fewer major adverse cardiovascular events and fewer recurrent strokes, ...
Health data in England show changing patterns of heart diseases before, during and after the pandemic
A comprehensive study of electronic health records for 57 million people living in England has revealed the evolving burden of cardiovascular diseases before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oct 27, 2025
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Gum disease associated with changes in the brain, increased stroke risk
Adults with gum disease may be more likely to have signs of damage to the brain's white matter, called white matter hyperintensities, than people without gum disease, according to a study published in Neurology Open Access.
Oct 22, 2025
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Stroke can happen to anyone. An expert explains how to spot the signs and act fast
Stroke can happen to anyone, at any age and at any time. The number of strokes among younger adults under 55 is rising worldwide, and every day in the UK around 240 people experience the traumatic and life-changing effects ...
Oct 21, 2025
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Atrial fibrillation after bypass found in nearly half of patients
Investigators led by LMU University Hospital report a higher-than-expected one-year incidence of new-onset atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting, paired with very low burden beyond 30 days.
Telestroke patients may be more likely to receive treatment—but with greater delays
Stroke patients evaluated using telemedicine (telestroke) have higher odds of receiving essential treatment, yet it takes them significantly longer to be treated—potentially limiting the benefits, a Michigan Medicine-led ...
Sep 26, 2025
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