A minimally invasive heart procedure to correct irregular heart rhythms called catheter ablation may reduce the risk of ...

NEW ORLEANS -- Adding the PCSK9 inhibitor evolocumab (Repatha) to stable lipid-lowering therapy reduced major adverse cardiac ...

OCEAN was an open-label trial conducted in Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Germany, and Israel. Eligible participants had ...

Background Stroke after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is an infrequent but serious complication with ...

A new trial suggests the optimal approach for basilar artery occlusion stroke may vary depending on whether the blockage stems from embolism or intracranial atherosclerosis.

Dr Suryanarayana Sharma of Apollo Hospitals, Bengaluru, breaks down common myths about stroke — from who it affects to how quickly you need to act. Learn how the BE FAST rule and early treatment can ...

Could popular diabetes and weight loss drugs like Ozempic actually protect your brain from stroke damage, or prevent strokes altogether? Three new studies presented at a major neurosurgery conference ...

1. Recurrent ischemic stroke rates were significantly reduced in patients who started DOAC within 4 days of an acute ischemic stroke versus those who started therapy at 5 days and later. 2. The rate ...

The team reviewed patient records from 6 months and 12 months after each brain hemorrhage and 1 year and 2 years after each stroke, finding that GLP-1 inhibitor use was connected to a reduced risk of ...

With the change in seasons comes the unrelenting need for more yard work, as Mother Nature does her best to keep us on our toes. For those of us who have yards to tend to, weeds sprout up each year ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — As summer temperatures soar, it’s important to remember that heat isn’t just about discomfort—it can quickly turn into a serious health hazard. Whether you’re working outside, ...

Most heat exposure cases in Florida occur during summer, and most go under-reported. Children doing outdoor activities are often the most affected during the summer months. However, any person, ...