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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Hospitals report fewer heart attacks and strokes amid COVID-19

In some ways, the message to stay home during the COVID-19 pandemic may have worked a little too well.

May 8, 2020

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Cardiology

During coronavirus pandemic, don't ignore symptoms of heart attack, stroke

(HealthDay)—Fewer heart attack and stroke patients are seeking medical care since the coronavirus pandemic began and doctors are wondering why.

Apr 30, 2020

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

COVID-19: Symptoms that require emergency care

Growing concerns over COVID-19 have health care organizations worldwide making vast changes—from postponing procedures to visitation restrictions. Consumers are being asked to limit emergency room visits. But every day, ...

Mar 20, 2020

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Cardiology

New model may help predict stroke risk in adults with migraine and aura

Researchers have developed a simple risk score prediction model to help determine stroke risk in adults who experience migraine accompanied by aura, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke ...

Feb 12, 2020

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Treating depression important after stroke, but caution may be needed

Recognising and managing depression is an important part of post-stroke treatment, but some treatments should be used with caution until more is known about the risks, according to new evidence published in the Cochrane Library ...

Jan 28, 2020

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Neuroscience

Trouble sleeping? Insomnia symptoms linked to increased risk of stroke, heart attack

People who have trouble sleeping may be more likely to have a stroke, heart attack or other cerebrovascular or cardiovascular diseases, according to a study published in the November 6, 2019, online issue of Neurology, the ...

Nov 6, 2019

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Neuroscience

Study shows MRI can help remove DOUBT when diagnosing minor strokes

A University of Calgary-led international study is highlighting the importance of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in helping to diagnose minor stroke and transient ischemic attacks (TIAs).

Sep 23, 2019

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Medical research

Helping paramedics recognize signs of stroke faster

When it comes to strokes, doctors have a mantra: time is brain. Delaying treatment even by minutes can mean the difference between a normal life and permanent disability, or even life and death.

Jul 19, 2019

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Cardiology

Understanding NFL legend Tedy Bruschi's 'mini-stroke'

It was a frighteningly familiar scenario for football legend Tedy Bruschi. "Around 10:30 a.m. on July 4th I lost use of my left arm," the former New England Patriot wrote Monday on Instagram. "I then tried to speak and realized ...

Jul 10, 2019

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