BACKGROUND: The American Heart Association (AHA), in conjunction with the National Institutes of Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and ...

A new study by researchers at the Department of Molecular Medicine at SDU sheds light on one of the most severe consequences of stroke: damage to the brain's "cables"-the so-called nerve fibers-which ...

Researchers evaluated a drug that represents a new class of anticoagulants known as Factor XI inhibitors for treating patients with atrial fibrillation as part of the AZALEA-TIMI 71 Study. The trial ...

Patients with atrial fibrillation are typically prescribed an anticoagulant, or blood thinner, to reduce the risk of stroke, ...

When military personnel fire certain powerful weapons, they may be exposed to blast waves that damage blood vessels in the ...

Other signs, such as sudden confusion, vision changes, or severe headaches, should also never be ignored. By being prepared ...

The family of central Arkansas playwright Werner Trieschmann continues to feel the love from the theatre community after his ...

Stroke is a medical emergency and the leading cause of disability in the United States. There are treatments to reduce the harm from stroke, but they can only be done if the stroke victim comes to the ...

I knew I was having a stroke because I was familiar with the warning signs,” she says. But she couldn’t communicate that.

Ashley James was at home on Christmas when she suddenly experienced an excruciating headache which was later determined to be ...

Software that sends brain scans to on-call specialists has yielded faster treatment of stroke victims, improving odds of a ...