Cardiology
Smoking doubles stroke risk among African-Americans
African-Americans who smoke cigarettes are twice as likely to have a stroke than those who avoid tobacco, according to new research.
Mar 8, 2019
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Cardiology
Popular heartburn medication may increase ischemic stroke risk
A popular group of antacids known as proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, used to reduce stomach acid and treat heartburn may increase the risk of ischemic stroke, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart ...
Nov 15, 2016
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Cardiology
Oral contraceptives and hormone therapy increase the risk of stroke during the first year of treatment
A new study from Uppsala University shows that oral contraceptives and hormone therapy at menopause increase the risk of stroke. The increased risk is greatest during the first year of treatment and then declines. The study, ...
Jul 1, 2022
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Cardiology
Diets high in fruit, vegetables, whole grains and nuts among factors to lower first-time stroke risk
Eating Mediterranean or DASH-style diets, regularly engaging in physical activity and keeping your blood pressure under control can lower your risk of a first-time stroke, according to updated AHA/ASA guideline published ...
Oct 29, 2014
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Medications
Sociodemographic disparities in prescribing stroke prevention medications for atrial fibrillation patients
There are racial and socioeconomic inequalities in the prescribing of oral anticoagulants to reduce stroke risk in people with atrial fibrillation, according to a new study conducted in the UK and publishing June 7 in the ...
Jun 7, 2022
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Health
Risk factors for heart disease and stroke are largely similar in men and women globally, finds study
Women and men share most of the same risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), a large international study has found—the first such study to include people not only from high income countries, but also from low- and ...
Sep 8, 2022
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Cardiology
Combining risk score tools improves stroke prediction for atrial fibrillation patients
Combining two independent, scientifically-proven risk measurements allows physicians to better predict an atrial fibrillation patient's risk of stroke or death. The tools also help determine the need for blood thinners in ...
Mar 19, 2017
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Cardiology
Five critical steps to help prevent a stroke
If there's one good thing that can be said of strokes, it's this: The vast majority of them don't need to happen.
May 5, 2021
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Cardiology
Disparities in stroke care prevail among US racial/ethnic groups
Disparities between racial/ethnic minorities and whites cross all aspects of stroke care, according to an American Heart Association/American Stroke Association scientific statement.
May 26, 2011
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Cardiology
Report links a healthy heart to a healthy brain
An expert committee of researchers in the US has highlighted the strong link between cardiovascular risk factors and brain health, following a review of existing evidence.
Sep 8, 2017
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