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- Initial prescriptions of sedatives among older stroke survivors may include too many pillson October 17, 2024 at 9:00 am
Research Highlights: Within 90 days after having an ischemic (clot-caused) stroke, about 5% of stroke survivors ages 65 and older were prescribed benzodiazepines (depressants that relieve anxiety, muscle spasms, produce sedation and reduce seizures)...
- La insuficiencia cardíaca, la fibrilación auricular y la enfermedad coronaria están relacionadas con el deterioro cognitivoon October 10, 2024 at 9:00 am
Aspectos destacados de la declaración: En estudios anteriores se ha descubierto que entre el 14 y el 81% de los pacientes con insuficiencia cardíaca presentan algún grado de deterioro cognitivo que afecta el lenguaje, la memoria o la función...
- Heart failure, atrial fibrillation & coronary heart disease linked to cognitive impairmenton October 10, 2024 at 9:00 am
Statement Highlights: Previous studies have found that 14-81% of patients with heart failure experience some degree of cognitive impairment affecting language, memory or executive function. Evidence also indicates that people with atrial fibrillation...
- COVID-19 infection appeared to increase risk of heart attack & stroke up to 3 years lateron October 9, 2024 at 9:00 am
Research Highlights: An analysis of UK Biobank health data that included adults who had mild to severe COVID-19 before vaccines were available found an increased risk of heart attack, stroke and death among those adults during the nearly three-year...
- Nominate a stroke hero today: 2025 Stroke Hero Awards open for submissionson October 1, 2024 at 1:30 pm
DALLAS, Oct. 1, 2024 - Strokes can strike at any age, challenging survivors to overcome physical, emotional and cognitive changes. Nominations are open now for the 2025 Stroke Hero Awards from the American Stroke Association, a division of the ...