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Underuse of anti-clotting therapies common among patients with atrial fibrillation who have a stroke
Inadequate use of anticoagulation therapies was prevalent among patients with atrial fibrillation who experienced a stroke, according to a study.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - March 14, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news
Stem cell therapy is safe for stroke patients, study shows
A multicenter trial looking at whether a single dose of millions of adult, bone-marrow-derived stem cells can aid stroke recovery indicates it ' s safe and well-tolerated by patients but may not significantly improve their recovery within the first three months, researchers report.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - March 20, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news
Closing left atrial appendage reduces stroke risk from AFib
For patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart rhythm disorder, closing the area of the heart known as the left atrial appendage as an add-on procedure during cardiac surgery was associated with a 40 percent reduction in the risk of thromboembolism (a condition when a blood clot forms and blocks an artery, which can cause a stroke or other complications) according to an observational study.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - March 20, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news
Insomnia associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke
Insomnia is associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke, according to new research.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - March 31, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news
Molecular therapy set to protect at-risk patients against heart attack and stroke
Even a single dose of a specific ribonucleic acid molecule, known as a small interfering RNA (siRNA), offers patients at high risk of cardiovascular disease long-lasting protection against high LDL cholesterol -- one of the main risk factors for heart attack and stroke -- conclude researchers.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - March 30, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news
One in three American adults may have had a warning stroke
About one in three American adults experienced a symptom consistent with a warning or ' mini ' stroke, but almost none -- 3 percent -- took the recommended action.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - May 1, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news
MicroRNA reduces stroke risk
The molecule microRNA-210 stabilizes deposits in the carotid artery and can thus prevent them from tearing, and prevent dangerous blood clots from forming. These results open up new treatment approaches to reduce stroke risk in patients with carotid arteries at risk of rupturing.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - May 2, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news
Long-term aspirin use doesn ' t lower risk of stroke for some a-fib patients
New study found that using long-term aspirin therapy to prevent strokes among patients who are considered to be at low risk for stroke may not be effective as previously thought.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - May 14, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news
Perfect swimming strokes? Boost sports performance with wearable technology
Scientists have developed wearable technology for improving sports performance. Wearable sensors can be attached to, say, a swimmer's hand paddles or an archers' equipment. From there, data is wirelessly transferred to the coach's smartphone or tablet. The sensors embedded in the paddles provide surprisingly precise and varied data on the wearer's swimming technique. This covers stroke length and changes in it during swimming, the relationship between the outward stroke and recovery, the structure of the stroke and the average pull, the hand position and the pressure exerted by the stroke in different directions.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - September 14, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Blood pressure control, lifestyle changes key to preventing subsequent strokes
Controlling blood pressure, cholesterol and irregular heart rhythms are key to stroke survivors avoiding another stroke. Updated guidelines emphasize lifestyle management, including diet, exercise and weight management. Other important updates affect management of narrowed neck arteries and irregular heartbeat.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - May 1, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Systolic, diastolic blood pressures predict risk of different cardiovascular diseases
Raised systolic and diastolic blood pressures may have different effects on different types of cardiovascular diseases and at different ages, according to new research involving 1.25 million patients from primary care practices. The new findings suggest that individuals with higher systolic blood pressures have a greater risk of intracerebral haemorrhage (stroke caused by bleeding within the brain tissue), subarachnoid haemorrhage (the deadliest form of stroke), and stable angina, whereas raised diastolic blood pressure is a better indicator of abdominal aortic aneurysm risk.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - May 30, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Risk factors for hospital readmissions identified
Hospital readmission, an important measure of quality care, costs the United States an estimated $17 billion each year. And according to researchers, about half of those readmissions could be avoided. The goal of this single-center study was to identify at the time of discharge the factors that are strongly associated with readmission in patients with ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. The study compared 79 stroke patients who were readmitted to the hospital within 30 days to 86 controls over an 18 month period.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - June 11, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Cholesterol-lowering drugs may reduce cardiovascular death in type 2 diabetes
Heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death and disability among people with Type 2 diabetes. In fact, at least 65 percent of people with diabetes die from some form of heart disease or stroke. However, a new study suggests that the use of cholesterol-lowering statins may help prolong the lives of people with diabetic cardiovascular disease.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - July 16, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Intracranial stents: More strokes than with drug treatment alone
Patients who, after a stroke, not only receive medications, but also stent implantation in their blood vessels in the brain, have another stroke considerably more often. This is probably caused by mechanical manipulation during stent implantation, researchers say.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - October 9, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Guidelines suggest blood thinners for more women, seniors with AFib
Nearly all women and people over 65 in the U.S. with atrial fibrillation are advised to take blood thinners under new guidelines. Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is an irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications. It affects about 2.7 million people in the U.S. Anticoagulant drugs help prevent blood from clotting and potentially causing stroke.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - March 2, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
