Strokes are the 5th leading cause of death in the United States and the #1 cause of long-term disability. Having one stroke increases the risk for having another stroke in the next year. Recognizing the early signs of stroke can save lives, prevent long-term disability, and improve quality of life.
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Which Blood-Thinning Medication Is Right for You?
This article will describe the benefits and risks of different blood thinning medications for reducing the chance of stroke for those with atrial fibrillation.
Read More »Statins and Your Risk of Heart Attacks or Strokes
Statins are the most popular type of cholesterol-lowering medication and include Lipitor, Zocor, Crestor and Vytorin. While these medications can substantially lower your cholesterol, the benefits do not outweigh the risks for everyone.
Read More »Will Vytorin Reduce My Risk of Heart Attack or Stroke?
Vytorin is effective at lowering cholesterol, but the more important question is whether patients who take it will be less likely to have a heart attack or stroke, need heart surgery, or die.
Read More »Go Nuts for a Healthy Heart
Make a heart-friendly choice by choosing to eat more nuts. There is clear scientific evidence that eating a diet rich in nuts and legumes — which includes beans, peanuts, lentils, almonds, walnuts and cashews — has wide ranging health benefits.
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