Interpreters are essential part of care for stroke patients struggling to understand
Oct 11, 2018
Medical interpreters play a critical role in helping doctors correctly treat stroke patients who don't speak English, experts say.
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Stroke care gains in Puerto Rico falter after Hurricane Maria
Oct 9, 2018
The progress achieved in stroke care in Puerto Rico has eroded in the year following Hurricane Maria, say researchers who spent five years on a project designed to improve stroke care on the island.
Big fluctuations in BP and cholesterol increase heart disease, stroke risk
Oct 1, 2018
A new study shows that people who have significant fluctuations in blood pressure, blood sugar, body fat and cholesterol may be at high risk for heart attack or stroke.
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.
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.
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.
From a hole in her heart to the stage: How Tabitha Ellis overcame her heart defect
Sep 12, 2018
A hole in Tabitha Ellis’ heart held her back when she was young, but surgery and a will to do what other kids did gave her the motivation to get active and inspire others as a teen and into early adulthood.
Gout could increase heart disease risk
Aug 17, 2018
Having a type of inflammatory arthritis called gout may worsen heart-related outcomes for people being treated for coronary artery disease, according to new research.