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Stroke
A stroke is a reduction in blood supply to the brain due to a blockage (80% of strokes), which is usually a blood clot, or bleeding in the brain (20% of strokes). Rapid treatment—within three hours of the first symptom—is crucial. If blood supply is quickly restored, it may prevent permanent brain damage. Stroke symptoms come on suddenly and include trouble speaking; confusion; weakness, numbness, or paralysis on one side of the face or body; vision problems; severe headache; or trouble with walking or balance. Call 911 if you or someone else has these symptoms.
Stroke News
Cost of Treating Strokes in U.S. Could Soar to $180B Annually by 2030: Report
WEDNESDAY, May 22 (HealthDay News) — Over the next two decades, the cost of treating strokes in the United States is expected to more than double, topping more than $180 billion a year, according to new research. The main factor driving the increase: an aging population. The report, from the American Heart Association (AHA) and the [...]
Antidepressants May Be Helpful for Some Heart Patients: Study
TUESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) — Use of the antidepressant Lexapro appears to help prevent a potentially serious stress-related heart condition, a new study finds. The condition is known as known as “mental stress-induced myocardial ischemia.” Although people with this condition may not develop noticeable symptoms, their heart muscle is not receiving adequate blood supply, according [...]
Age, Other Illnesses May Make Prostate Cancer Treatment Unnecessary
TUESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) — Aggressive treatment for prostate cancer may not be warranted for many older patients with underlying medical conditions, a new study finds. Treatments for prostate cancer, such as surgery, radiation and radioactive seed implants, can cause serious side effects, such as erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence and bowel problems, explained researchers from [...]
Heart Attack? Doctors Soon May Have an App for That
There are apps that turn your smartphone into a metal detector, a musical instrument and a GPS system, and now there’s an app that may help doctors save your life if you’re having a heart attack.
Heart Risks Last Beyond Hospital Discharge, Study Finds
THURSDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) — Patients with heart failure or a heart attack appear to be at high risk of death or readmission to the hospital for at least one month after being discharged, researchers say. And the period of increased risk for these patients may be even longer after they leave the hospital. [...]
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