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Early Menopause Associated With Increased Risk of Heart Disease, Stroke, Study Suggests
September 18, 2012 Women who go into early menopause are twice as likely to suffer from coronary heart disease and stroke, new Jresearch suggests. The association holds true in patients from a variety of different ... > full story -
'Mini' Stroke Can Cause Major Disability, May Warrant Clot-Busters
September 13, 2012 A transient ischemic attack, TIA or a "mini stroke," can lead to serious disability, but is frequently deemed by doctors too mild to treat, according to a new ... > full story -
Researchers Closer to Understanding Actions of Cells Involved in Atherosclerosis
September 10, 2012 Researchers are one step closer to understanding why plaque bursts in coronary arteries and causes heart ... > full story -
Tests for Silent Neck Artery Narrowing to Curb Stroke Risk: Waste of Resources, Experts Argue
September 5, 2012 Tests to screen for "silent" neck artery narrowing in a bid to curb the risk of a stroke result in many unnecessary and costly surgical procedures, and ultimately save very few lives, conclude ... > full story -
Cardiac Study Evaluates Prevalence of Unrecognized Heart Attacks Among Older Adults
September 4, 2012 Using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging among older adults in Iceland, researchers estimated the prevalence of unrecognized heart attacks, which was associated with an increased risk of ... > full story -
Chronic Stress Linked to High Risk of Stroke
August 29, 2012 Chronic stress, prompted by major life stressors and type A personality traits, is linked to a high risk of stroke, new research ... > full story -
Aspirin-Clopidogrel No Better Than Aspirin Alone for Patients With Lacunar Stroke, Study Suggests
August 29, 2012 Aspirin combined with the antiplatelet drug clopidogrel is no better than aspirin alone for stroke prevention in people with a history of lacunar strokes, and the combination carries a greater risk ... > full story -
Chocolate: A Sweet Method for Stroke Prevention in Men?
August 29, 2012 Eating a moderate amount of chocolate each week may be associated with a lower risk of stroke in men, according to a new ... > full story -
Ten Year Decline in Ischemic Stroke After Acute Myocardial Infarction
August 28, 2012 The risk of ischemic stroke one year after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) dropped by 21% over a ten year period, according to new ... > full story -
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30-Day Mortality After Acute Myocardial Infarction Drops With Improved Treatment
August 28, 2012 Improved treatment after acute myocardial infarction and less severe patient profile have reduced 30-day mortality over the past 15 years, according to new ... > full story
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