Aneurisms/Strokes
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Strokes and African American Women
By: Barbara Trejo
A frightening statistic: One half of all African American women will die from heart disease or stroke according to the National Stroke Association. more...
How to Prevent a Stroke Naturally
By: Barbara Trejo
Learn how to make the needed changes in diet and lifestyle to prevent and avoid strokes and heart disease. It is never too late. more...
Stroke Warning Signs - It Could Save Your Life
By: Barbara Trejo
Each year approximately 800,000 people in the United States have strokes. Of this number, approximately 30 percent will die and 15-30 percent will be disabled. (2) more...
Taking Aspirin Does Not Prevent Strokes
By: Barbara Trejo
Researchers have found that taking aspirin daily does not prevent stroke, but it does reduce the risk of myocardial infarction by 26 percent. more...
Ultrasound of the Abdominal Aorta
By: Diane Ursu
Ultrasound is used to examine and determine the severity of abdominal aortic aneurysms. more...
Recognizing and Responding to Stroke
Signs and symptoms of stroke can be confused with other conditions; waiting too long to seek medical care may limit eligibility for clot-dissolving therapy. more...
By: David Henry
A pseudoaneurysm is a serious condition in which blood leaks from a damaged artery into the surrounding tissue. A pseudoaneurysm can expand and possibly rupture. more...
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