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Marijuana use may lead to higher risk of stroke
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 19 (ANI): A recent study found that a wide range of both IV thrombolysis (IVT) and mechanical thrombectomy (MT) rates in ischemic stroke patients, who smoke marijuana, indicates the need for further improvement of access to acute recanalization therapies in many re
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'Urgent need for people to address their blood pressure levels'
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 29 (ANI): One out of every eight Indians suffers from hypertension. It is one of the primary causes of stroke and coronary artery deaths in our country.
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Keep your heart healthy this World Heart Day with California Walnuts
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 27 (NewsVoir): According to Registrar General of India Report 2016, heart diseases such as blocked artery, pulmonary hypertension, and stroke are the leading cause of death in India. With cardiovascular diseases becoming a serious health concern, the role diet plays is
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Walk more to avoid severe strokes!
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 20 (ANI): People who walk just 35 minutes a day or participate in light to moderate physical activity, such as swimming two to three hours a week, may have less severe strokes than people who are physically inactive.
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Are sepsis patients at higher risk of stroke?
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 10 (ANI): Patients with sepsis face higher risk of strokes and heart attacks in the first four weeks after hospital discharge, according to a study.
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There is need to talk about sexuality after stroke: Study
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington DC, [USA] Sep 10 (ANI): A recent study has found that stroke survivors struggle to openly discuss sexuality, while health professionals rarely address the topic during rehabilitation.
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How olive oil could prevent heart attacks and strokes
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 6 (ANI): Turns out, food high in unsaturated fat may protect against cardiovascular diseases.
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Stroke increases dementia risk by around 70% : Study
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington DC, [USA] Sep 01 (ANI): People who have suffered a stroke are more likely to develop dementia, a study conducted by the University of Exeter Medical School confirmed.
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Hypertensive patients prefer medication to cutting salt
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 27(ANI): Turns out, patients with high blood pressure depend on medication to reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke rather than decreasing salt intake as instructed by their physicians.
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Fish oils don't prevent strokes in diabetes patients: Study
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 27(ANI): Fish oil supplements do not prevent heart attacks or strokes in patients with diabetes, a new study has found.
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Study highlights risks for intensive blood pressure control
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 25 (ANI): Efforts to reduce blood pressures for patients with hypertension is an important factor in reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke, but a new study has found that attaining a lower blood pressure could create a subpopulation of patients whose blood p
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Here's how indoor temperature affects blood pressure
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 23 (ANI): According to a recent study, one can manage hypertension by turning up the thermostat.
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