Researchers have identified a number of genes that place a person at higher risk of developing coronary artery disease. Some of these are genes that regulate blood flow.
Recent research suggests that adding blood thinners to clot-busting medication after an ischemic stroke may not be necessary, as it does not improve the 90-day outcome.
Dementia risk is nearly three times higher in the first year following a stroke, according to new data presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2024.
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Statins are a type of medication used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. Researchers from the University of Hong Kong have found statins may help lower dementia risk in people with heart failure.