ischemic strokes Archives

A new study showed that diet drinks may cause heart disease. Specifically, these drinks can cause atrial fibrillation, an irregular rhythm of the heart. Atrial fibrillation poses a risk for blood clots inside the heart and can also cause ischemic strokes. Study in the journal Circulat

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April 17, 2024

by Ray Schilling

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atrial fibrillation, blood clots, coronary artery disease, diet drinks, heart disease, high blood pressure, ischemic strokes, sugar-sweetened drinks, unsweetened juice, vegetable juice

A University of Virginia team found that a blood test for stroke risk could predict a second stroke in the case of ischemic strokes. 85% of all strokes are of this type, which is due to hardening of the arteries. The C-reactive protein (CRP) has been used to monitor whether a person i

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July 06, 2016

by Ray Schilling

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c-reactive protein, crp, folic acid, hardening of the arteries, ischemic strokes, krill oil, lifestyle changes, omega-3 fatty acids, stroke risk, supplements

Introduction A study published in the medical journal Stroke in Sept. 2014 showed that potassium can lower the risk of a stroke. 90,137 postmenopausal women enrolled in the Women’s Health Initiative Observational Study. Specifically, they had no history of stroke in the beginning of t

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March 31, 2015

by Ray Schilling

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high blood pressure, ischemic strokes, potassium, potassium supplement, primary aldosteronism, risk of dying, stroke

Diet Drinks May Cause Heart Disease

Blood Test For Stroke Risk

Potassium Can Lower the Risk of a Stroke

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