Stroke News
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Women Fare Worse Than Men After a Stroke
On average, female stroke survivors reported more limitations in their day-to-day activities than male survivors did, according to a review of 22 studies
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Women Who Are Most at Risk of Stroke
Stroke affects 55,000 more women than men each year in the United States. It's the leading cause of disability and the third leading cause of death in women, the researchers said in background notes.
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'Hole in Heart' Defect May Raise Stroke Risk
This common type of birth defect -- known as patent foramen ovale (PFO) -- is a hole between the upper chambers of the heart that does not close after birth.
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Many Stroke Survivors Don't Improve Health Habits
Fewer than 1 in 100 stroke survivors met all seven heart-health goals identified by the American Heart Association. And just 1 in 5 met four of those goals.
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Clot-Removal Device Could Boost Stroke Outcomes
In the emergency procedure, called thrombectomy, doctors snake a catheter device through blood vessels to grab and remove the blockage.
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Are Stroke Patients Skipping Rehab?
For the study, researchers contacted 369 North Carolina stroke patients who were referred to rehabilitation either when they left the hospital or at a follow-up visit within 14 days.
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Troubling Stroke Trend Among U.S. Moms-to-Be
This type of stroke is called spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage. It's potentially life-threatening and occurs when blood vessels on the surface of the brain rupture.
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Treat Mini-Stroke Quickly To Cut Later Stroke Risk
Prompt treatment of a mini-stroke could reduce the likelihood of having a full-blown stroke by roughly 80 percent, according to a new report.
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Stroke Risk Factors Are Rising
More people survive these brain attacks, but the health problems that cause stroke aren't going away
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Uptick in U.S. Stroke Deaths Sets Off Alarms: CDC
High rates of obesity and diabetes are a major culprit, researchers say
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Stroke Rates Drop for U.S. Men, But Not Women
Explanations for the disparity aren't clear
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One Stroke, More Strokes: Risk remains years later
Ongoing care is essential to prevent recurrence, experts say
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'Smart' Robot Tech Could Give Stroke Rehab a Boost
State-of-the-art harness shows promise in early trials
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Another Downside to Unemployment: Stroke Risk?
Findings from Japan point to health benefits of job security
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More Younger Americans Are Suffering Strokes
Researchers cite rise in blood pressure and diabetes, but one specialist questions the findings
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Fitness, Not Fat, Is Key to Post-Stroke Recovery
People who exercised regularly before their attack had lower odds for disability after, study found
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Nerve 'Zap' Treatment May Speed Stroke Recovery
Small study found arm weakness improved when brain was stimulated during physical therapy
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Study Links Psychiatric Disorders to Stroke Risk
Mental health woes may trigger chronic fight-or-flight response, researchers suggest
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Too Many Stroke Victims Don't Get Clot-Buster Drug
Minorities, women, seniors on Medicare, rural residents less likely to be diagnosed in time for tPA
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After Stroke, 'Blue' Light May Help Beat the Blues
Akin to sunlight, it could ward off depression during rehab, study finds
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Race May Play Role in Recurrent Stroke
Study found black seniors at higher risk for subsequent attack compared to whites
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Lengthy, Stable Marriage May Boost Stroke Survival
Lifelong singles fared the worst, study finds
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11 Percent of Stroke Survivors Struggle With Epilepsy
Study found those who suffered more brain damage were more likely to have seizures afterwards
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A Little Alcohol Each Day May Cut Your Stroke Risk
But drinking doesn't curb risk of every kind of stroke, and heavy drinking increases the danger, study finds
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Strokes Decline in Older Americans, Rise in Young
Every generation needs to watch their blood pressure, researchers say
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