stroke risk

New calculator can help physicians better predict stroke risk in atrial fibrillation patients

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Andrew Zinin  Editors’ notes Credit: CC0 Public Domain Researchers at the UNC School of Medicine and the University of Vermont have developed a more precise way to assess stroke risk in people with atrial fibrillation (A-Fib), a condition that affects 10.5 […]

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The outdoors is calling—head outside to reduce stroke risk

by Pennsylvania State University edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Fresh air, sunshine and time outdoors are some of the best parts of summer. But as people head outside to enjoy the good weather and get active, they’re doing more than just having fun—they’re also lowering their stroke risk. Strokes affect nearly 800,000 Americans every year

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How a common sugar substitute may lead to higher stroke risk

Share on PinterestJust a single serving of an erythritol-sweetened beverage may harm brain and blood vessel health, according to a new cellular study. Image credit: Mats Silvan/Getty Images. Recent studies suggest a connection between higher levels of erythritol — a popular sweetener — in the blood and an increased risk of vascular health issues, such

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Ozempic outperforms another diabetes drug for reducing stroke risk

by American College of Physicians edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin  Editors’ notes Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Type 2 diabetes patients taking semaglutide, often sold as Ozempic or Wegovy, have a slightly lower risk of stroke compared to patients taking another diabetes drug, empagliflozin. International researchers studied data from 7,899 patients treated with semaglutide and 7,899

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