In the first large trial of its kind, the anti-clotting medication rivaroxaban did not lower the risk of cognitive decline ...

Left atrial appendage occlusion vs continuation of oral anticoagulation therapy alone is linked to reduced ischemic stroke risk in select patients with nonvalvular AF.

Atrial arrhythmias were found in 26% of patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), with a significant association with stroke history. Early detection and treatment of atrial arrhythmias may help ...

When an ophthalmologist assesses a patient with a history of a transient change in vision, the diagnosis of amaurosis fugax is the one most commonly considered. Amaurosis fugax is defined as a ...

Development of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine has been key to countering the pandemic caused by severe acute ...

Posters presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions included results that show how persistent disparities ...

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The risks of thromboembolism—blood clots blocking blood flow to organs—following COVID-19 vaccination in patients with atrial ...

Strokes are one of the leading causes of death and disability and there is one potential early indicator that people should ...

New research links constipation with increased heart risks, especially in people with high blood pressure. Experts interpret ...

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CHICAGO -- For patients with ventricular tachycardia (VT) and ischemic cardiomyopathy, going right to catheter ablation ...