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10 Minutes of walking a day may extend life in octogenarians

10 Minutes of walking a day may extend life in octogenarians

by Steven Rudolph | Nov 13, 2022 | Uncategorized

We have known for many years that physical activity is able to decrease the risk of heart disease and stroke. Now we have new evidence that even small amounts of physical activity may have benefit in older individuals. People in their 80s were studied in this case....

Major Study Establishes Safety of New Stroke Drug

by Steven Rudolph | Nov 2, 2022 | Uncategorized

In 1996, Alteplase, a clot dissolving drug also known as tPA became the first available treatment for the most common type of stroke. It revolutionized the treatment of stroke around the world....

Strokes in the Eye May be a Warning of Future Brain Strokes

by Steven Rudolph | Mar 9, 2021 | Diagnosis, Prevention

The American Stroke Association has issued a new scientific statement, pointing out the importance of stroke that occur in the eye, and the fact that they may be a warning of future brain strokes. Important points from the document are the following: Central retinal...

USPSTF Recommends Against Routine Carotid Screening

by Steven Rudolph | Feb 11, 2021 | Prevention

The United States Preventive Services Task Force has recommended against routine screening for carotid artery disease. Screening for carotid artery disease is usually done with ultrasound. It is very often performed in a physician’s office. The goal of screening...

FDA approves new fish-oil medication for stroke prevention

by Steven Rudolph | Dec 15, 2019 | Prevention

The FDA has approved a new type of medication for the prevention of stroke and cardiovascular disease in selected patients with high triglyceride levels. These patients are usually treated with a type of drug known as a statin. Vascepa, the newly approved medication,...
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  • FDA approves new fish-oil medication for stroke prevention

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