Over 600,000 Americans will have their first stroke this year, a preventable event if underlying risk factors are controlled or eliminated. Stroke is caused by lack of blood flow to a portion of ...

Discover the latest stroke prevention guidelines, including lifestyle changes, screenings, and new recommendations for women ...

Ischemic stroke (IS) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are complex and multifactorial diseases caused by the combination of vascular risk factors, environment and genetic factors. A genetic ...

"Many factors can contribute to the risk of stroke after CF-LVAD implantation. This study represents one step toward the discovery of stroke indicators. We are currently studying others," Mondal said.

But up to 80% of strokes may be preventable, which is why it’s so important to understand and mitigate your risk factors. That’s according to the American Stroke Association, which this week ...

Migraine, endometriosis emerging risk factors for stroke In terms of assessment, they recommend screening adults for stroke-related risk factors like diet, diabetes, high blood pressure ...

More than 600,000 people in the US will have their first stroke this year. The American Stroke Association wants to arm doctors and patients with the knowledge to help lower that number.

Stroke guidelines now include risks that are unique to women. The American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, released new stroke prevention guidelines this week for ...

Stroke rates are rising globally, affecting adults under 70 and even those under 50. The American Stroke Association's new ...

Sex-specific risk factors increase the potential for strokes in women. Birth control pills, menopause symptoms, and pregnancy complications can all raise the risk of stroke. GLP-1 weight loss ...

More than 600,000 Americans are expected to experience their first stroke this year — but up to 80% of these incidents may be preventable. The ASA issued updated advice on Monday urging health ...

GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors, two classes of medications most commonly prescribed to treat Type 2 diabetes or weight loss, may reduce the risk of heart attack, second strokes and death ...