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F.A.S.T. Acronym Can Speed Bystander Stroke Response
F.A.S.T. -- can help bystanders recognize the first signs of stroke and call 911 right away, a new study says. Both F.A.S.T ...
This good hygiene habit could lower your risk of a stroke — but only a third of Americans do it
Mind your hygiene! About 795,000 Americans will have a stroke this year — new research suggests that a common, healthy habit ...
Common Mouth Bacteria Linked to Higher Stroke Risk
A study found that Streptococcus anginosus, a common mouth and gut bacterium, is more prevalent in stroke patients and linked ...
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Rapid blood test can hasten treatment for stroke patients with brain bleeding
researchers said Thursday ahead of the American Stroke Association's annual meeting in Los Angeles next week. "It is crucial to differentiate these two types of stroke because they need opposite ...
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2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of US and Global Data From the American Heart Association
BACKGROUND: The American Heart Association (AHA), in conjunction with the National Institutes of Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and ...
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Rapid Blood Test Can Improve Stroke Treatment
“In ischemic stroke, you need to open the blocked blood vessel with clot-busting drugs or physically remove the clot,” Kalra added. “In contrast, in a bleeding stroke, you need to lower increased ...
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High-Intensity Walking Boosts Early Stroke Recovery
By integrating 30 minutes a day of progressive walking exercise into standard stroke rehabilitation (30 to 60 minutes of ...