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Aspirin as Effective as Warfarin in Heart Failure: WARCEF - Medscape

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Aspirin as Effective as Warfarin in Heart Failure: WARCEF Medscape The study was funded by the National Institutes of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Heart failure patients are at an increased risk for death and stroke caused by thromboembolic events, Dr. Homma noted. "Warfarin and aspirin are often given to these ... Aspirin, Warfarin Fare Equally for Heart Failure PatientsU.S. News & World Report Warfarin and Aspirin are Similar in Heart Failure TreatmentMarketWatch (press release) Aspirin, Warfarin Show Equal Heart Failure EfficacyClinical Psychiatry News Digital Network all 16 news articles »

Go Red: Raising Awareness About Heart Disease in Women - Huffington Post

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Go Red: Raising Awareness About Heart Disease in Women Huffington Post 1 killer of women in America: heart disease. While heart disease has long been considered an illness of men, it is in fact the leading cause of death for women in the US Stroke, a condition caused by a sudden shortage of oxygen and nutrient delivery to ... Is Heart Disease Or Stroke A Part Of Your Family History?HealthNewsDigest.com 28-year-old stroke survivor shares 'heart' for fight against diseaseWIS Health tip: Heart attack and stroke warning signsRecord-Searchlight FOX2now.com -Press of Atlantic City -Kootenay News Advertiser all 547 news articles »

No recurrent stroke prevention seen with clopidogrel plus aspirin - TheHeart.Org

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No recurrent stroke prevention seen with clopidogrel plus aspirin TheHeart.Org New Orleans, LA - Adding clopidogrel to aspirin is no more effective in preventing recurrent stroke than taking aspirin alone in patients with subcortical stroke and increases the risk of major bleeds and total mortality, including nonvascular ... No Stroke Prevention Benefit of Clopidogrel Plus AspirinMedscape Clopidogrel With Aspirin Doesn't Prevent More Small Strokes, May Increase Risk ...MarketWatch (press release) SPS3: Combining clopidogrel with aspirin fails to prevent recurrent strokesCardiology Today all 9 news articles »

Stroke Risk: What Erratic Heart Rhythms May Mean For You - Huffington Post

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Stroke Risk: What Erratic Heart Rhythms May Mean For You Huffington Post While many survivors find out what caused their stroke, many others are released from the hospital without ever learning what was behind theirs. A new report, presented at the American Heart Associations' International Stroke Conference on Thursday, ... Unexplained strokes caused by erratic heart beatMediplacements Hidden Afib Common in Stroke of Unknown CauseMedPage Today Is there a link between erratic heartbeats and strokes?India.Com Health Canada NewsWire (press release) all 4 news articles »

Positive Data Presented on Athersys' MultiStem to Treat Stroke - MarketWatch (press release)

Positive Data Presented on Athersys' MultiStem to Treat Stroke MarketWatch (press release) Through its multiple pioneering trials and clinical practice, UTHealth has become a leader in developing stem cell therapies for stroke and other neurological disorders that can be translated quickly into patient care. According to the American Heart ... and more »

County Council 'Goes Red' to Prevent Heart Disease - Patch.com

County Council 'Goes Red' to Prevent Heart Disease Patch.com Attending the Council meeting are, from left, Robin Edwards and Jennifer Davis of the American Heart Association, Ellen Williams of Crozer Keystone Health System, four-time stroke survivor Cindy Flynn, Councilwoman Colleen Morrone, stroke survivor ... and more »

AHA: Stroke Victims Not Getting to Hospital Any Faster - Doctors Lounge

AHA: Stroke Victims Not Getting to Hospital Any Faster Doctors Lounge Stroke victims are not getting to the hospital any faster than they did in 2005, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association's International Stroke Conference, held from Feb. 1 to 3 in New Orleans. FRIDAY, Feb. and more »

RI mob associate suffers minor stroke - Boston.com

RI mob associate suffers minor stroke Boston.com PROVIDENCE, RI—The attorney for a Rhode Island mob associate seeking to delay his prison sentence says his client had a minor stroke as well as a heart attack. Defense attorney Kevin Salvaggio said Friday that 70-year-old Thomas Iafrate ... and more »

Lack of Sunlight, Vitamin D Tied to Stroke Risk - MedPage Today

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Lack of Sunlight, Vitamin D Tied to Stroke Risk MedPage Today The IOM had concluded after reviewing nearly 1000 scientific studies that the evidence for vitamin D's role in reducing cancer, heart disease, and stroke was inconclusive. The IOM called for more research. As well, Harvard investigators have begun the ... Sleep Apnea, Silent Strokes Linked: StudyHuffington Post International Stroke Conference is this week in New OrleansNOLA.com Stroke Risk Greater With Lack Of SunlightThirdAge Doctors Lounge -WebMD -U.S. News & World Report all 136 news articles »

How does your gender and heritage affect your risk? - Post-Tribune

How does your gender and heritage affect your risk? Post-Tribune FILE PHOTO Heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death for Hispanics. The rate of high blood pressure for non-Hispanic black females age 20 and older is 46.6 percent. The exercise stress test, or stress ECG, may be less accurate in women. Multiple risk factors for heart diseaseCANOE all 3 news articles »

Helpful Links:

• Hospital Receives Comprehensive Stroke Center Honors
• American Stroke Foundation
• National Stroke Association
• CDC: Stroke Prevention
• FDA: A Look at Stroke Prevention and Treatment