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A stroke is a medical emergency. Strokes happen when blood flow to your brain stops. Within minutes, brain cells begin to die. There are two kinds of stroke. The more common kind, called ischemic stroke, is caused by a blood clot that blocks or plugs a blood vessel in the brain. The other kind, called hemorrhagic stroke, is caused by a blood vessel that breaks and bleeds into the brain. "Mini-strokes" or transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), occur when the blood supply to the brain is briefly interrupted.

UVA research sheds new light on why sleep increases risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy

New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine reveals why sleep can put people with epilepsy at increased risk of sudden death.

6 May 2021

Moderate alcohol intake may be heart protective by reducing stress-related brain signals

Moderate alcohol intake--defined as no more than one alcoholic drink for women and two for men per day--has been associated with a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease when compared with individuals who abstain from drinking or partake in excessive drinking, according to a new study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 70th Annual Scientific Session.

6 May 2021

Many adults with hypertension may be taking other medications that could raise blood pressure

Nearly 1 in 5 adults with high blood pressure, a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke, also take a medicine that could be elevating their blood pressure, according to new research presented at the American College of Cardiology's 70th Annual Scientific Session.

6 May 2021

Mental health may influence a person's recovery after heart attack

Young and middle-aged adults who reported severe psychological distress--such as depression or anxiety--after suffering a heart attack were more than twice as likely to suffer a second cardiac event within five years compared with those experiencing only mild distress, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's 70th Annual Scientific Session.

6 May 2021

Thin, weakened bones associated with heightened risk of heart attack or stroke in women

Thin and brittle bones are strongly linked to women’s heart disease risk, with thinning of the lower (lumbar) spine, top of the thigh bone (femoral neck), and hip especially predictive of a heightened heart attack and stroke risk, suggests research in the journal Heart.

6 May 2021

New glowing probe may detect early cardiovascular disease

Researchers have created a probe that glows when it detects an enzyme associated with issues that can lead to blood clots and strokes.

6 May 2021

Mammalian olfactory system is also crucial in processing space and surroundings, indicates study

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and UCL (University College London) have found that mice can sense extremely fast and subtle changes in the structure of odors and use this to guide their behavior.

6 May 2021

New technology could allow people with Motor Neurone Disease to communicate via computer

A revolutionary assistive technology being developed by GP Dr Nick Gompertz with a team of researchers at the University of Bath hopes to offer people with conditions such as Motor Neurone Disease (MND) new ways of communicating via a computer.

6 May 2021

UIC researcher finds potential new way to treat chronic migraine

By discovering a potential new cellular mechanism for migraines, researchers may have also found a new way to treat chronic migraine.

5 May 2021

New genetic mutation increases risk for atrial fibrillation, heart failure in Black people

A new mutation found in a gene associated with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation poses a significantly increased risk for heart failure in Black people.

5 May 2021

New app enables faster treatment of patients suffering a heart attack

Patients suffering a heart attack received percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), a procedure to clear blocked arteries in the heart, an average of 10 minutes faster after clinicians and paramedics began using an app to facilitate efficient hospital intakes for these patients, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 70th Annual Scientific Session.

5 May 2021

Study: Only half of Americans with a history of heart disease get annual flu shot

People with heart disease are more likely to become seriously ill from the flu and other respiratory illnesses, including the coronavirus.

5 May 2021

Sleeping six to seven hours a night associated with more favorable heart health

People who clock six to seven hours of sleep a night had the lowest chance of dying from a heart attack or stroke when compared with those who got less or more sleep, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 70th Annual Scientific Session.

5 May 2021

Spouse's history of heart disease may increase a person’s own cardiovascular risk

Individuals living with a spouse with heart disease were more than twice as likely to have heart disease themselves, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 70th Annual Scientific Session.

5 May 2021

Prediabetes can boost a person's chance of major cardiovascular events

People with prediabetes were significantly more likely to suffer a heart attack, stroke or other major cardiovascular event when compared with those who had normal blood sugar levels, according to research being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 70th Annual Scientific Session.

5 May 2021

Exposure to secondhand smoke may increase odds of developing heart failure

Breathing in secondhand cigarette smoke may leave you more vulnerable to heart failure, a condition where the heart isn't pumping as well as it should and has a hard time meeting the body's needs, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 70th Annual Scientific Session.

5 May 2021

Study shows why some stroke patients do not have abnormal heart rhythms

Scientists have shed light on why some people who have a stroke do not also have abnormal heart rhythms, even though their hearts contain similar scar tissue. Their results, published today in eLife, could help identify the best treatments for people who might be at risk of recurrent stroke, new heart disorders, or both.

5 May 2021

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UVA research sheds new light on why sleep increases risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy

Moderate alcohol intake may be heart protective by reducing stress-related brain signals

Many adults with hypertension may be taking other medications that could raise blood pressure

Mental health may influence a person's recovery after heart attack

Thin, weakened bones associated with heightened risk of heart attack or stroke in women

New glowing probe may detect early cardiovascular disease

Mammalian olfactory system is also crucial in processing space and surroundings, indicates study

New technology could allow people with Motor Neurone Disease to communicate via computer

UIC researcher finds potential new way to treat chronic migraine

New genetic mutation increases risk for atrial fibrillation, heart failure in Black people

New app enables faster treatment of patients suffering a heart attack

Study: Only half of Americans with a history of heart disease get annual flu shot

Sleeping six to seven hours a night associated with more favorable heart health

Spouse's history of heart disease may increase a person’s own cardiovascular risk

Prediabetes can boost a person's chance of major cardiovascular events

Exposure to secondhand smoke may increase odds of developing heart failure

Study shows why some stroke patients do not have abnormal heart rhythms

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