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Infographic: Phases of stroke care
Learn more about stroke care. Other health tip infographics: mayoclinichealthhighlights.startribune.com
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - October 29, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: What you need to know about stroke
Oct. 29 is World Stroke Day. Sometimes called a brain attack, stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide and the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. Men and women are at risk of a stroke, but women are more likely to have - and die - of a stroke than men. [...]
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - October 28, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: Does eating red meat affect heart health?
Red meat consumption has long been associated with increased risk of diseases, such as heart attack and stroke. A new study suggests that meat may not be so bad after all. Nevertheless, Dr. Stephen Kopecky, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says that limiting red meat in your diet is still important for heart health. Watch: The [...]
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - October 3, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: Know your blood pressure numbers
You shouldn't ignore the bottom number on your blood pressure reading. That's the message from a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. When uncontrolled, both the bottom and top numbers can increase your risk of heart attack and stroke. One in 3 American adults has high blood pressure, according to the American [...]
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - July 23, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Consumer Health: Men's health -- preventing the top threats
Mens health: Prevent the top threats The biggest threats to men's health include heart disease, cancer, unintentional injuries, chronic lower respiratory disease and stroke. And these threats often are preventable. Take control by talking with your health care provider about your risk factors. Then get serious about reducing your risk. Here's what you need to [...]
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - June 13, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: Artificial intelligence may help some stroke patients
People use artificial intelligence, or AI, any time they ask Siri, Alexa or Google to help them find something. But AI is also changing how health care providers treat patients. "Finding data that's faster, that works continuously like computers do to help make rare diagnoses or faster diagnoses," says Dr. David Freeman, a Mayo Clinic [...]
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 29, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Infographic: Causes of ischemic stroke
Learn more about stroke care.Other health tip infographics: mayohealthhighlights.startribune.com
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 28, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
#MayoClinicRadio podcast: 5/4/19
Listen: Mayo Clinic Radio 5/4/19 May is National Stroke Awareness Month. On the Mayo Clinic Radio podcast, Dr. Robert D. Brown Jr., a Mayo Clinic neurologist and stroke expert, discusses stroke and stroke prevention. Also on the podcast, Dr. Paul McKie, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains when and why you might need a cardiac stress test. And Dr. Craig Sawchuk, a [...]
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 5, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: What African Americans need to know about stroke
Cardiovascular diseases such as stroke are a leading cause of death and disability in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that African American men and women are more likely to have a stroke than any other population in the country. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Maisha Robinson, a Mayo Clinic [...]
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - April 29, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Flaxseed: Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute
Nearly 1 in every 3 American adults has high levels of lipoprotein?cholesterol, also known as "LDL" or "bad cholesterol."?Lifestyle changes can lower your bad cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. One way is by adding a daily dose of a tiny seed to your diet. In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health [...]
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - April 18, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Housecall: Alcohol -- risks, benefits and why moderation is key
THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES Alcohol use: If you drink, moderation is key It sounds like a mixed message. Drinking alcohol may offer some health benefits, especially for your heart. On the other hand, too much alcohol may damage your heart and increase your risk for certain cancers, liver disease, stroke and other serious health [...]
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - April 14, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Aspirin to prevent heart attack and stroke: Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute
In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute,?Dr. Stephen Kopecky, a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic, will answer this question: Does aspirin help prevent stroke and heart attacks? To listen, click the link below. Aspirin to prevent heart attack and stroke
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - February 25, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Stroke risk can be reduced by carotid surgery or stenting
To reduce the risk of a devastating stroke, each year as many as 100,000 people in the U.S. -- and many more worldwide -- with narrowing in a carotid artery undergo preventive treatment. One procedure, known as carotid endarterectomy, is a surgical operation to remove built-up plaque in the artery of the neck. A less [...]
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - February 7, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Science Saturday: Simpler instructions lead to better outcomes for patients
A Mayo Clinic study found that when patients leave the hospital with instructions that are easy to read, they have better health outcomes. When you leave the hospital following an injury, stroke, surgery or other event, you are loaded down with instructions on how to take care of your body, prepare your home and your [...]
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - January 12, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Advances in stroke treatment: Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute
According to the American Stroke Association,?stroke?is the nation?s No. 5 killer and a leading cause of long-term disability. The American Stroke Association?s statistics show, on average, someone in the U.S. has a stroke every 40 seconds, and every 4 minutes someone dies from one. A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the [...]
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - December 21, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
