A new clinical classification system is presented to define the severity of an acute PE and assist in developing adult treatment strategies.

Some patients with a common type of stroke benefit from a clot-busting drug given between 4.5 and 24 hours after symptoms emerged, according to a new study.

Heart disease is on track to tighten its grip on American women. New projections from the American Heart Association warn that over the next 25 years, cardiovascular disease will rise sharply, driven ...

Early detection and prompt treatment of acute pulmonary embolism (PE), a sudden and potentially life‑threatening blood clot that blocks arteries in the lungs, is critical. Comprehensive ...

Patients on traditional Medicare plans were less likely to have access to certain stroke-preventing care versus those on Medicare Advantage but were also more likely to receive intensive post-stroke ...

February is heart month, and it’s a perfect time to talk about something that can affect pregnant women -- the risk of stroke.

The American Heart Association released a scientific statement on preventing and treating maternal stroke during pregnancy and postpartum.

The guidelines for care of patients that have experienced acute ischemic stroke have been updated by the American Stroke Association.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ahead of National Wear Red Day, the American Heart Association unveils updated stroke treatment guidelines. Dr. Harneel Saini ...

GLP-1 receptor agonists may confer neuroprotection via reduced neuroinflammation, inhibited apoptosis, and vasodilatory effects that enhance cerebral perfusion through cAMP and VEGF-related pathways.

New guideline recommendations cover pediatric stroke, expand access to cutting-edge treatments, and simplify imaging requirements so more hospitals can act quickly, HealthDay News — In a guideline ...

Yearly dental visits were associated with fewer secondary strokes, and hyperthyroidism was flagged as a key CVST risk factor in women. Overlooked or underestimated risk factors may warrant more ...