High blood pressure hides quietly in your body, often without a single symptom to warn you of its presence. Yet this stealthy condition affects nearly half of American adults, dramatically increasing ...

Some stroke survivors skip prescribed medications because the cost is too high. Feb. 13, 2011— -- LOS ANGELES -- Some stroke survivors skip prescribed medications because the cost is too high -- ...

After their first stroke, many patients are prescribed medications such as blood thinners to help prevent another attack. But more women than men aren’t taking their post-stroke meds, a recent ...

Current stroke therapies rely on powerful injections to dissolve a thrombus, the vessel-blocking clot that cuts off oxygen to the brain. Because medication disperses throughout the circulatory system, ...

NICE, France — A new trial shows a neutral result for the primary outcome on the question of whether to continue or stop preexisting antihypertensive medication in the acute phase of stroke. But some ...

When Joseph Broderick was a college sophomore in 1975, stroke treatment was a waiting game. Doctors could diagnose a stroke but couldn’t stop it. There were no scientifically proven therapies, no ...

Several Aspirus hospitals earned 2025 stroke care awards from the American Heart Association for following lifesaving ...

Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, with staggering statistics that demand urgent attention. Every year, approximately 12.2 million new strokes are diagnosed globally, and one ...

New research uncovers how cultural, social, and healthcare challenges impact medication adherence among women, offering insights to reduce stroke recurrence disparities. Study: Sex Differences in ...

As reported by San Antonio Report, CHRISTUS broke ground on a four‑story tower in 2023 and in October unveiled a Philips ...

Cluster randomized trial in Veterans Affairs hospitals shows a tailored quality intervention multiplies sleep apnea testing ...