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NHS cuts funding for umbrella-like device for stroke
Plugging a hole in the heart with an umbrella-like device can significantly reduce the risk of stroke, new studies show.  
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 5, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

A tiny umbrella cuts stroke risk, but NHS won't fund it
Plugging a hole in the heart with an umbrella-like device can significantly reduce the risk of stroke, new studies show.  
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 4, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Device Approved to Prevent Second Strokes in Certain Heart Patients
It's for people who had prior stroke related to a hole in the heart Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - October 28, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Jimmy Osmond aged 52 answers our health quiz... 
The veteran performer likes to keep fit by playing golf, but often fails to get his five-a-day. He was born with a hole in the heart, but only discovered this when he suffered a stroke in 2004.
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 15, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news