Study offers insight on how hot weather impairs the immune system
Mar 19, 2024
Indicators of inflammation and immune response are linked to high outdoor temperatures, which pose cardiovascular dangers.
Stroke News
Black veterans with PTSD may face a higher risk of rehospitalization after a stroke
Mar 14, 2024
A new study of VA data finds Black veterans with PTSD were more likely to return to the hospital after a stroke than white veterans.
At 97, AHA's first Black president looks back at his pioneering career
Feb 28, 2024
Dr. Edward Cooper's legacy includes upping the emphasis on stroke and inclusion with the American Heart Association – plus a family filled with doctors.
Marijuana use linked to higher risk of heart attack and stroke
Feb 28, 2024
Using marijuana – whether by smoking, eating or vaping it – may increase the risk for heart attacks and strokes, new research finds.
AI shows promise but remains limited for heart and stroke care
Feb 28, 2024
Artificial intelligence and machine learning-based tools have the potential to change cardiovascular care, but an expert panel says a lot of research needs to be done first.
Healthy runner's stroke followed a bad bout of COVID-19
Feb 27, 2024
Elevated blood pressure and her daughter's remark about her garbled speech led Shelley Marshall to the hospital.
Torn neck arteries may be more common than once thought
Feb 22, 2024
Cervical artery dissection is a common cause of stroke in younger people, according to a new report that comes on the heels of research showing cases may be rising.
Escape room challenge helps nurses master best practices in stroke care
Feb 6, 2024
Nurses who engaged in escape room puzzles increased their knowledge of clinical stroke guidance, a new study shows.
When symptoms suggest a stroke, but it's something else
Feb 2, 2024
Some health conditions can mimic a stroke. But don't waste time trying to tell the difference, stroke experts say.
Dementia risk may nearly triple in first year after a stroke
Feb 2, 2024
Having a stroke – especially one caused by bleeding – increases the risk of dementia, new research suggests.