Aneurisms/Strokes

A frightening statistic: One half of all African American women will die from heart disease or stroke according to the National Stroke Association.

Oct 6, 2009 - 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.

Oct 5, 2009 - 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)

Oct 5, 2009 - 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.

Oct 3, 2009 - Barbara Trejo

Ultrasound is used to examine and determine the severity of abdominal aortic aneurysms.

Aug 23, 2009 - Diane Ursu

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.

Jul 18, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen

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.

Jul 12, 2009 - David Henry

A pseudoaneurysm is a collection of blood that results from a leakage from a damaged artery. Since pseudoaneurysms can expand and rupture, they must be repaired quickly.

Jul 12, 2009 - David Henry

A pseudoaneurysm, or false aneurysm, is a collection of blood that results from a leaking hole in an artery. This life-threatening condition is described below.

Jul 12, 2009 - David Henry

Stroke is a debilitating cardiovascular disease that can be fatal if not treated quickly. This article discusses the effects of stroke and treatment options available.

Jul 6, 2009 - Kristin Colangelo

While some strokes cannot be prevented, the National Stroke Association estimates 80% of strokes could have been prevented. This article discusses stroke risk factors.

Jul 6, 2009 - Kristin Colangelo

Strokes can be fatal or leave permanent damage if not treated immediately. Thankfully, there are tell-tale signs of stroke that indicate that a person needs help.

Jul 6, 2009 - Kristin Colangelo

Each year people not only get sick but also die from heat strokes. However, by taking preventive measures heat strokes can be avoided.

Jun 25, 2009 - Venice Kichura

Stroke results from damage and death to brain cells. There are numerous risk factors, some related to lifestyle.

Apr 1, 2009 - John Richard Roberts

Close examination of a study run for over 25 years recently revealed that coffee drinking can reduce the risk of stroke in women.

Mar 21, 2009 - Karla Reed

Leg pain bothering you during a flight? Frequent flyers who sit in congested quarters for long periods of time are at risk of developing Deep Veing Thrombosis (DVT).

Mar 12, 2009 - LuAnn Schindler

Observational and controlled clinical trials continue to show an association between a healthy lifestyle and a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease in all populations.

Mar 1, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen

A stroke can hit in seconds leaving most of its victims with some form of disability to overcome. Here are some types of strokes and the outcomes which can occur.

Feb 11, 2009 - Autumn Heseman

When a person suddenly suffers from a stroke, a series of actions are performed in a race against time.

Sep 22, 2008 - Anthony Lee

A stroke is a medical emergency and can cause permanent neurological damage, complications and death if not promptly diagnosed and treated.

Aug 20, 2008 - Asia Yousaf

Stroke can be associated with permanent neurological changes and disability. The nature of the impairment depends on the location of the stroke in the brain.

Nov 20, 2007 - Anthony Lee

Once a stroke has happened there are dietary factors, exercises, acupuncture, Qigong, Integrative Manual Therapy, Reiki, Yoga and more CAM options to consider.

Feb 20, 2007 - Kimberly Burnham