Triglycerides, and not LDL, predict large artery atherosclerotic strokes
Monday March 31, 2008
Large artery atherosclerosis is the buildup of large cholesterol deposits in the large arteries that bring blood to the brain. For a long time it has been thought that LDL, ... Read More
Underfeeding after stroke leads to poor recovery
Monday March 24, 2008
When a person has a stroke, one of the main concerns doctors have upon admission to the hospital is whether or not the stroke has affected his ability to swallow. ... Read More
No extra risk due to age for [some] interventional radiology procedures
Tuesday March 18, 2008
As people age, and their heart health deteriorates, they might require interventional radiology procedures such as intracardiac stent placements or carotid angioplasties. Usually, these types of procedures involve the ... Read More
Aspirin, Plavix and Other Antipletelet Medicines Improve the Outcome of Acute Stroke Treatment
Wednesday March 12, 2008
When someone who suffered a stroke is brought to the emergency room within three hours of the onset of symptoms, he is evaluated for treatment with tissue plasminogen activator, or ... Read More
Alcohol and Stroke Risk
Sunday March 9, 2008
You might have watched TV reports and read newspaper articles about the benefits of moderate alcohol consumption on your general heart health. There have also been a flurry of ... Read More
If you fell down once, or even if you are afraid of falling down, tell your neurologist
Sunday March 2, 2008
Recently the American Academy of Neurology submitted a new guideline to its members which asks that they actively ask their patients about their history of falls in order to help ... Read More
Eye disease linked to stroke risk--people with macular degeneration have an increased risk of stroke
Saturday March 1, 2008
Macular degeneration is a slowly progressive disease by which the most sensitive area of the the retina (the part of the eye, responsible for perceiving light, and thus for seeing) ... Read More