After a stroke at 87, woman had to convince family she was really OK
Jan 26, 2023
Barbara Bartels of Santa Cruz, California, credits her immediate recovery after a stroke to timely help and an active, healthy lifestyle.
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Older LGBTQ adults face unique challenges in giving and receiving care
Jan 25, 2023
As people age, they typically turn to adult children and other family for support. LGBTQ older adults are less likely to have that support and more likely to care for each other.
Cardiovascular deaths saw steep rise in U.S. during first year of the COVID-19 pandemic
Jan 25, 2023
Cardiovascular disease deaths increased substantially in 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially among Asian, Black and Hispanic populations, according to a statistical update from the American Heart Association.
A thump to his chest during a game stopped his heart. Textbook response saved him.
Jan 24, 2023
Teenager Peter Laake of Glenwood, Maryland, was playing lacrosse when a fast-moving ball struck him in the wrong place at the wrong time, causing a cardiac arrest.
Intensive blood pressure control may lower risk for cognitive problems in more people
Jan 23, 2023
A new study suggests intensively lowering blood pressure is safe and effective at reducing the risk for cognitive decline even in people with low diastolic blood pressure.
At annual 'Thriller' event, zombie went into cardiac arrest
Jan 20, 2023
Halloween enthusiast Sarah Katzenmaier went into cardiac arrest while dancing in the annual "Thriller" event in Lexington, Kentucky. A bystander started CPR.
Simple or moderate congenital heart defects might not impair fertility
Jan 19, 2023
Women and men with less complex congenital heart defects who choose to have children may be no more likely than others to experience infertility, a study in Denmark has found.
Stroke symptoms require emergency treatment even if they quickly disappear, new report says
Jan 19, 2023
The American Heart Association issues new guidance on evaluating transient ischemic attacks, which frequently predict a larger stroke is coming.
Farewell, my friend: A tribute to Dr. Ralph Sacco
Jan 18, 2023
The first neurologist to serve as president of the American Heart Association was a brilliant scientist devoted to saving and improving lives, particularly those impacted by stroke. He also was like a brother to AHA CEO Nancy Brown.
ER worker's heart stopped, leaving her 'the color of Cookie Monster'
Jan 18, 2023
Christi Eberhardt went into cardiac arrest while on a break at work. Her colleagues performed CPR, and she recovered and had a baby. Then she had a heart attack 12 years later.
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