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EMS, hospitals working toward quicker treatment in stroke care Miami Herald When a person is having a stroke, every second can result in millions of brain cells dying. The more time that passes before a person gets help, the more likely he or she will be paralyzed, suffer from brain damage or other stroke-related conditions … Tool Kit: How to ... |
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Would you recognise the signs of stroke?
TVNZ Mark Hathaway. ONE News Reporter. When Desmond Wallis visited his father in late June, he picked up some signs his Dad was unwell – thanks to a TV advertisement. Advertisement saves would-be stroke victim’s life. 01:49 … |
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The #1 Nutrient You Need To Avoid A Stroke
Huffington Post If you’re drawing a blank, you could be missing out on important protection from stroke, particularly ischemic stroke—the type caused by a blockage in a blood vessel supplying blood to the brain. Women are more likely than men to have a stroke and to … |
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Alcohol-related hospitalization associated with doubled stroke risk in …
EurekAlert (press release) “Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common heart rhythm disturbance and is associated with a five-fold increased risk of ischaemic stroke,” said Dr Al-Khalili. “AF is also associated with increased mortality, reduced quality of life and a higher risk … |
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New oral anticoagulants provide same stroke prevention as warfarin …
EurekAlert (press release) “Atrial fibrillation is associated with a five-fold risk of stroke, potentially leading to disability and death,” continued Dr Staerk. “In the next four decades, the number of patients with atrial fibrillation is expected to triple so the number of … |