Promising Cholesterol Drug Could Cut Heart Attack, Stroke Risk by Half
The new drug drastically cut LDL cholesterol levels and reduced the risk of heart attack and stroke.
The new drug drastically cut LDL cholesterol levels and reduced the risk of heart attack and stroke.
The combined use of enalapril and folic acid reduced the risk of first stroke in patients with hypertension.
The interaction between the protein and receptor creates a cycle of inflammation.
The lowest access to care was in the Southeastern U.S., which is also known as the “stroke belt.”
The agency is also mandating that manufacturers conduct a clinical trial to study the increased risk of stroke and heart attack.
Over 90% of patients with afib would be recommended for anticoagulation therapy under the 2014 guidelines.
In adults with cognitive impairment or dementia, low blood pressure may increase the rate of cognitive decline.
Another recent study linked high coffee consumption with a lower risk of multiple sclerosis.
Oversleeping was associated with an increased risk of stroke in older adults.
Different anti-clotting drugs should be considered in patients with aspirin resistance.