Posts Tagged ‘Stroke’
"Less Salt Could Mean Better Heart Health"
Reduced daily salt intake associated with decreased blood pressure and rates of stroke and heart disease (dailyRx News) Heart disease is the leading cause of death and disability around the…
Read More"Blood Pressure Control Led to Fewer Second Strokes"
Stroke survivors with controlled blood pressure experienced fewer second strokes (dailyRx News) High blood pressure is one of the main risk factors for stroke. Yet new research suggests many people…
Read More"Home Blood Pressure Readings 'Unmask' Heart Risks"
High blood pressure readings at home rather than a clinic may identify likely heart trouble (dailyRx News) High blood pressure can be a “masked” villain. Readings at a clinic may…
Read More"Even if Stroke Strikes, Rx May Reduce Damage"
Atrial fibrillation patients may reduce stroke risk and severity of stroke with anticoagulants (dailyRx News) Stroke risk runs high for individuals with atrial fibrillation. Taking blood thinners, however, may not…
Read More"The Drug Combo that Could Reduce Stroke Risk"
Clopidogrel and low dose aspirin reduced stroke risk (dailyRx News) Many drugs that prevent blood clots are used to reduce stroke risk, but which therapies are the most effective? A…
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