Aspirin, Warfarin Fare Equally for Heart Failure Patients
Each of these anti-clotting drugs had similar effectiveness in preventing deaths, study found
full story » Women Wear Red on Friday to Highlight Heart Health
Roughly 8 million women in the United States have heart disease, research shows
full story » Many Stroke Victims Still Don't Get Treated Fast Enough: Study
Researchers found response times haven't improved since 2005
full story » Being Fit Before Stroke May Aid Recovery
Patients with higher physical activity levels have better treatment response, study finds
full story » New Anti-Clotting Drug May Cut Brain Bleeding Risk: Study
People with abnormal heartbeat taking Xarelto were less likely to bleed out than warfarin patients
full story » Anemia May Boost Death Risk After Stroke
Study of men finds the blood disorder affects survival rates up to a year later
full story » Lack of Sunlight May Raise Stroke Risk
Study found those who got less exposure were more likely to suffer an attack
full story » Efforts to Reduce Stroke in Kids With Sickle Cell Working: Study
Ultrasound screening, regular blood transfusions have helped reduce strokes in those with the blood disorder
full story » Stroke Can Impact a Child's Language, Hand-Eye Coordination
Problems lingered 10 months after the stroke, research finds
full story » Married Men Seek Help for Stroke Sooner Than Their Wives
Men called 911 in less than a half hour, while women waited well over an hour, study finds
full story » Some Stroke Survivors Can't Recognize Fear, Anger in Others
Damage to forebrain can impair ability to read certain facial expressions, study finds
full story » Experimental Drug Might Beat Aspirin in Preventing Repeat Strokes: Study
It's not yet FDA-approved, but apixaban cut clot risk caused by abnormal heartbeat
full story » Stenting, Surgery Appear Comparable for Opening Neck Artery
Re-blockage rates similar for both procedures, study finds
full story » Clot-Busting Drug May Work for Those Who Have Strokes While Asleep
Study found if symptoms, scans showed early signs of attack, tPA produced good results
full story » Sleep Apnea May Be Tied to 'Silent' Strokes, Study Finds
Other research also suggests rapid memory loss may be linked to a fatal brain attack
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