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Lowest stroke rates in older baby boomers; younger people rising
Published on medicalnewstoday.com Stroke rates continue to decline in people 55 and older, while more than doubling in those between 35 and 39, according to new research in Journal of the American Heart Association, the Open Access Journal of the American Heart...
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Short episodes of abnormal heart rhythm may NOT increase risk of stroke?
Published on www.medicalnewstoday.com People with pacemakers or defibrillators who experience only short episodes of an abnormal heart rhythm known as atrial fibrillation have a very low risk of stroke, suggesting that anticoagulants in this group of patients were not...
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High Blood Pressure: Risk for Alzheimer’s?
High blood pressure in middle age can lead to impaired cognition and is a potential risk factor for Alzheimer's disease, according to a statement from the American Heart Association co-authored by Loyola Medicine neurologist José Biller, MD. Dr. Biller is a member of...
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Popular heartburn medication may increase ischemic stroke risk
A popular group of antacids known as proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, used to reduce stomach acid and treat heartburn may increase the risk of ischemic stroke, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2016....
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Dementia, stroke and cardiac death: Even slightly elevated thyroid values are dangerous
Berlin - An overactive thyroid increases the risk of stroke or cardiac arrest. Dementia is also possible. According to current studies, people with slightly elevated hormone levels are already at risk. The Professional Association of German nuclear medicine (BDN)...