Missouri woman puts her health first after AFib diagnosis
Sep 25, 2018
Alice Hinrichs is one of millions of Americans learning to live with a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation – a major risk factor for stroke.
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Loss of elasticity in blood vessels may help identify higher dementia risk
Sep 21, 2018
Arterial stiffness among patients with mild cognitive impairment may indicate they’re at higher risk to progress to dementia, according to a new study.
Mediterranean diet may lower stroke risk in women
Sep 20, 2018
Eating a Mediterranean diet may significantly reduce the risk of stroke among women, a new study shows.
Differences remain in heart attack treatments for black patients
Sep 20, 2018
A new study found that black heart attack patients continue to get less aggressive procedures and medications than white patients hospitalized for the same condition.
Hispanics in certain counties more likely to die from heart disease, stroke
Sep 19, 2018
Hispanic adults who live in counties with high concentrations of their ethnic peers are more likely than those who don’t to die from heart disease and stroke, a new study shows.
22-year-old runs race 3 months after severe stroke
Sep 19, 2018
After surviving a stroke at 22, Christian England-Sullivan was determined to regain his mobility. His drive helped him exceed goals set by therapists each day, building the strength, stamina and coordination to run a 5K three months later.
A cardiac arrest hit while cycling. Months later, he was hiking.
Sep 18, 2018
A near-fatal cardiac arrest during a two-day bike ride inspired a successful businessman to chart a new course.
Common treatment for AFib may lower anxiety, depression
Sep 18, 2018
Levels of anxiety and depression seen in people who have a common heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation may be affected by how the heart condition is treated, a new study suggests.
His dad's heart stopped suddenly at age 53. His stopped at 42.
Sep 17, 2018
John Hoerster’s story underscores the importance of knowing CPR, being willing to use it.
Researchers have programmed computers to read echocardiograms
Sep 17, 2018
Using technology behind facial recognition programs, researchers found a way for computers to identify key elements of assessing echocardiograms.
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