Fixed-dose combo pill cuts older adults’ stroke risk by more than half
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 31, 2021
A combination of aspirin, statins and at least two blood pressure drugs can be given separately or as a polypill, investigators say. Benefits were seen with different blood pressure levels, cholesterol...
Long-term use of salt substitute tied to reduced cardiovascular disease, death
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 31, 2021
Stroke risk was reduced by 14% and premature mortality dropped by 12% over 5 years in a large-scale study, researchers from the George Institute for Global Health report.
XARELTO safe for use with elderly, study finds
Jun 17, 2014
XARELTO® (rivaroxaban) is safe to use in elderly patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, an analysis published in Circulation finds.
Strokes drastically reduce quality of life, showing need for better care systems, researchers say
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 11, 2013
The system of post-stroke care warrants increased attention in light of a study showing people have poor quality of life in the years following a stroke, according to researchers.
Treatable attention disorders in stroke patients are often undiagnosed, study finds
By
Tim Mullaney
Aug 29, 2013
Many stroke survivors have undiagnosed attention-related disorders that could be treated with therapy, according to newly published research.
Meditation reduces cardiovascular incidents, study finds
By
McKnight's Staff
Nov 14, 2012
Transcendental meditation is more effective than health education in reducing heart attacks and strokes among African-Americans with heart disease, new research reveals.
FDA warns of risk of anemia drugs
Jun 28, 2011
Medications given to treat anemia in kidney and cancer patients greatly increase the risk of cardiovascular problems and need to be used more conservatively, the Food and Drug Administration has said.
14% of strokes occur while patients are asleep, study finds
May 11, 2011
Approximately 14% of strokes happen when individuals are asleep, which represents about 58,000 emergency room visits annually, new research indicates.