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It could be the shopping trip that saves your life: supermarket trolleys are helping to diagnose atrial fibrillation which can then be treated to prevent disabling or fatal strokes. The research is presented today at ACNAP 2023, a…

There have been nearly 100,000 more deaths involving heart conditions and stroke than usual in England since the pandemic began, a leading heart charity has said, warning of an “urgent cardiovascular disease crisis”. Analysis by the…

By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 83 and in great health, with mountain biking about four times a week and generally staying active. I had atrial fibrillation (AFib) at age 75, which…

Cara Murez THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Having inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, could mean having a higher long-term risk of stroke, according to a new study.People with IBD…

June 14, 2023 Economic analysis of cost of Vall d’Hebron University Hospital Stroke Unit shows direct-to-angio stroke pathway can save more than USD 3,000 per patient Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX:…

Lori Solomon TUESDAY, June 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- The risk for ischemic stroke in individuals with migraine is similar for men and women, while the risk for myocardial infarction (MI) and…

Lori Solomon TUESDAY, June 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Emergency department visits for transient ischemic attack (TIA) with incomplete neurovascular imaging are associated with higher odds of…

American Heart Association News FRIDAY, June 9, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Jessica Diaz was amazed. As she took classes in barre – a combination of yoga, Pilates and ballet that…

Elana Gotkine FRIDAY, June 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Insomnia symptoms are associated with an increased risk for stroke, with a dose-response relationship, according to a study published…

Cara Murez THURSDAY, June 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- After many nights of tossing and turning, you might have more to worry about than just feeling exhausted and less sharp at work.Insomnia…