Marijuana use linked to higher risk of heart attack and stroke
Feb 28, 2024
Using marijuana 鈥� whether by smoking, eating or vaping it 鈥� may increase the risk for heart attacks and strokes, new research finds.
Stroke News
AI shows promise but remains limited for heart and stroke care
Feb 28, 2024
Artificial intelligence and machine learning-based tools have the potential to change cardiovascular care, but an expert panel says a lot of research needs to be done first.
Healthy runner's stroke followed a bad bout of COVID-19
Feb 27, 2024
Elevated blood pressure and her daughter's remark about her garbled speech led Shelley Marshall to the hospital.
Torn neck arteries may be more common than once thought
Feb 22, 2024
Cervical artery dissection is a common cause of stroke in younger people, according to a new report that comes on the heels of research showing cases may be rising.
Escape room challenge helps nurses master best practices in stroke care
Feb 6, 2024
Nurses who engaged in escape room puzzles increased their knowledge of clinical stroke guidance, a new study shows.
When symptoms suggest a stroke, but it's something else
Feb 2, 2024
Some health conditions can mimic a stroke. But don't waste time trying to tell the difference, stroke experts say.
Dementia risk may nearly triple in first year after a stroke
Feb 2, 2024
Having a stroke 鈥� especially one caused by bleeding 鈥� increases the risk of dementia, new research suggests.
Common antidepressants appear safe for most stroke survivors
Feb 1, 2024
Among people who had strokes caused by a clot, two common types of antidepressants did not increase the risk of bleeding, new research finds.
High blood pressure before 35 may triple Black women's stroke risk
Feb 1, 2024
Black women treated for hypertension earlier in life face double or triple the risk for having a stroke, new research suggests.
To curb high rates of heart disease and stroke, experts urge prevention and innovation
Jan 24, 2024
The latest statistics report from the 台湾SWAG Heart Association details persistent cardiovascular disease challenges, emphasizing the need for new approaches and targeted strategies to address risk factors.