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November 20, 2024

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New Discovery May Lead to More Effective Treatment for Cardiovascular Disease

Nov. 13, 2024 — Researchers have identified a new target to treat atherosclerosis, a condition where plaque clogs arteries and causes major cardiac issues, including stroke and heart ...

After a Heart Attack, the Heart Signals to the Brain to Increase Sleep to Promote Healing

Oct. 30, 2024 — Study shows how the heart and brain interact to influence sleep patterns and help with ...

Researchers Identify 'Sweet Spot' for Safe Surgery After Heart Attack

Oct. 30, 2024 — New research suggests older adults wait 3-6 months after a heart attack before elective noncardiac surgery to reduce the risk of serious complications like stroke or another heart ...

Deep Brain Stimulation Instantly Improves Arm and Hand Function Post-Brain Injury

Oct. 1, 2024 — Deep brain stimulation may provide immediate improvement in arm and hand strength and function weakened by traumatic brain injury or ...

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Which Risk Factors Are Linked to Having a Severe Stroke?

Nov. 13, 2024 — People with conditions or habits such as high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation, or smoking, not only have a higher risk of stroke, they may also have more severe ...

Novel Calculator Predicts Risk of Epilepsy After Rare Stroke

Nov. 12, 2024 — A practical calculator predicts the risk of epilepsy after venous stroke. The aim is to improve care for those affected, which are predominantly young ...

What's Overweight Enough for Lower Disability After Stroke?

Nov. 5, 2024 — Slightly overweight stroke survivors have a lower risk of sustaining disabilities. New research adds another aspect to the obesity paradox but also highlights the importance of considering the ...

New Formation of Neurons from Stem Cell Niche Disrupted After Stroke

Oct. 24, 2024 — Researchers studied what happens immediately after a stroke in the stem cell niche known as the subventricular zone, using a mouse model. This revealed a mechanism that results in fewer newborn ...

New Guideline: Preventing a First Stroke May Be Possible With Screening, Lifestyle Changes

Oct. 21, 2024 — Updated clinical recommendations, including lifestyle changes, prevention strategies and treatment options, to reduce the risk of a first stroke have ...

Initial Prescriptions of Sedatives Among Older Stroke Survivors May Include Too Many Pills

Oct. 17, 2024 — Initial prescriptions of benzodiazepines, a class of drugs used to treat anxiety and sleep problems after a stroke may include too many pills for ...

New Laser-Based Headset Can Measure Blood Flow, Assess Risk of Stroke

Sep. 30, 2024 — Researchers have developed a laser-based device that can measure blood flow noninvasively and differentiate stroke risk based on current physiological ...

Researchers Develop Nanoparticle Technology for Targeted Diagnosis and Treatment of Atherosclerosis

Sep. 18, 2024 — A team developed a nanoparticle technology that offers an effective solution to diagnose and treat atherosclerosis, in a non-invasive manner. ...

Stroke Rates Increasing in Individuals Living With SCD Despite Treatment Guidelines

Sep. 20, 2024 — The incidence of stroke continues to increase for adults and children living with sickle cell disease (SCD) despite the Stroke Prevention Trial in ...

Metal Exposure Can Increase Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Sep. 18, 2024 — Metal exposure from environmental pollution is associated with increased calcium buildup in the coronary arteries at a level comparable to traditional risk factors, according to a new study. The ...

Which Clot-Busting Drug Is Tied to Better Recovery After Stroke?

Oct. 17, 2024 — For people with ischemic stroke, treatment with the clot-busting drug tenecteplase is associated with a slightly higher likelihood of an excellent recovery and reduced disability three months later ...

Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation and Coronary Heart Disease Linked to Cognitive Impairment

Oct. 10, 2024 — A new American Heart Association scientific statement suggests addressing cardiovascular health earlier in life may reduce the risk of stroke and help preserve thinking and memory later in ...

New Cardiovascular Disease Risk Marker Discovered in Older Women

Oct. 2, 2024 — Researchers have identified a new potential risk marker for cardiovascular disease in women. A new study shows an association between low levels of an anti-inflammatory antibody and the risk of heart ...

Genetic Risk-Factor Overlap Between Alzheimer's Disease, and All-Cause and Vascular Dementias

Sep. 17, 2024 — Medical researchers conducted the largest-ever genome-wide association study of all-cause dementia, finding substantial genetic overlap with vascular ...

Risk of Clots, Stroke from Incorrect Blood Thinner Dosing Reduced Using Online Dashboard

Sep. 17, 2024 — Doctors and pharmacists treating people with blood thinners can reduce the rate of inappropriate dosing -- as well as blood clots and strokes that can result from it -- using an electronic patient ...

Can Having a Stroke Change Your Sleep?

Sep. 11, 2024 — People who have had a stroke may be more likely to sleep too much or too little compared to those without prior stroke, according to a new study. The study does not prove that stroke causes abnormal ...

Researchers Discover New Insights Into the Neurobiological Origins of Ataxia

Sep. 5, 2024 — A study investigated the origin of ataxia in the brain of patients with stroke. A significant number of the stroke lesions in the patients were located outside the ...

Positive Effects of Rhythm and Music in Brain Disorder

Aug. 21, 2024 — Music-based movement therapy, known as the Ronnie Gardiner Method, has the potential to contribute to rehabilitation after a stroke and in other brain ...

Blood Platelet Score Detects Previously Unmeasured Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke

Aug. 20, 2024 — A new study created a score to identify patients with platelet hyperreactivity and risk of related, future cardiovascular ...

Nurses Play Key Role in Addressing Mental Well-Being for People After a Stroke

Aug. 19, 2024 — The latest research indicates that 16% to 85% of people recovering from a stroke experience at least one psychosocial symptom, including depression, anxiety, stress, fatigue and/or decreased quality ...

Genetic Link Between Alzheimer's and Heart Disease Confirmed

Aug. 15, 2024 — Researchers have uncovered a significant genetic connection between Alzheimer's disease (AD) and several coronary artery disease (CAD) related disorders and lipid classes, offering opportunities ...

Aug. 14, 2024 — Job strain and effort-reward imbalance at work were associated with a greater chance of developing an abnormal heart rhythm condition, finds a new ...

Short, Intense Bursts of Exercise More Effective After Stroke Than Steady, Moderate Exercise

Aug. 8, 2024 — Significant improvements in aerobic fitness were noted after 12 weeks of high-intensity interval training sessions compared to traditional, moderate exercise sessions, according to a new ...

New Insights Into Cellular Processes After a Stroke

Aug. 1, 2024 — Strokes lead to irreversible damage to the brain and are one of the most common causes of dependency or death. As the cellular reactions to a cerebral infarction are not yet fully understood, there ...

Can This Device Prevent a Stroke During a Heart Valve Operation? New Research Shows Potential Benefit

July 31, 2024 — Recently published research shows a medical device may be beneficial for patients who have previously had a stroke and are planning to undergo a transcatheter aortic valve replacement, a type of ...

Everyday Activities Aren't Enough to Protect Against Stroke

July 29, 2024 — Research shows that the physical activities we do as we go about our lives, at work or in the home, aren't enough to protect us from having a stroke. However, exercising in our free time and ...

Stroke Recovery: It's in the Genes

July 24, 2024 — New research has found that specific genes may be related to the trajectory of recovery for stroke survivors, providing doctors insights useful for developing targeted ...

Physical Activity Improves Early With Customized Text Messages in Patients With Heart Problems

July 24, 2024 — Personalized text messages effectively promoted increased physical activity for patients after significant heart events -- such as a heart attack or surgery -- but those effects later diminished. ...

Brain-Heart Axis: Strokes Change Epigenetics of Immune System

July 23, 2024 — A stroke not only causes acute damage to the brain, but can also have long-term health implications for other organs -- such as the heart. Researchers have worked on the hypothesis that the high rate ...

Blood Pressure High for Years? Beware of Stroke Risk

July 23, 2024 — Years of high systolic blood pressure are linked to a greater risk for the two most common types of stroke. The results suggest that early diagnosis and sustained control of high blood pressure over ...