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Study being used to fuel debate over salt consumption.
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New research suggests the clot-busting drug tPA is safe to give after an MRI pinpoints the time of an unwitnessed stroke.
Read more about unwitnessed strokes
A less invasive approach for preventing strokes by opening clogged neck arteries with a stent proved just as safe and effective as the gold-standard surgery.
Read more about carotid artery disease
"I'm worried about your breathing. How much exercise are you getting?"
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Newlywed Pam Shelton-Allen was enjoying wedded bliss when her husband's heart stopped on their honeymoon.
Read Pam Shelton-Allen’s story
The creation of the Bugher-American Heart Association Dan Adams Thinking Outside The Box Award was announced Wednesday to fund innovative investigators.
Read more about the award
Women who become pregnant at age 40 or older face a greater risk of stroke and heart attack later in life.
Read more about older pregnancies
Let's encourage Congress to improve stroke care FAST
Joyce Beatty is both a stroke survivor and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, where she is pushing for improved stroke care.
Read AHA CEO Nancy Brown’s latest column
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