Home > Medical > Stroke > About stroke About stroke All sections in Stroke » About Stroke » All about Blood Clots » Brain Facts » FAQs » Health Tips » Life after Stroke » New Studies » Stroke News » Support » Transient Ischaemic Attack About-stroke Anti-stroke drugs can make you bleed A new method may aid doctors in assessing who is likely to have a major bleeding event as a result of taking anti-clotting drugs. Stroke victims need rapid restoration of blood flow to brain Stroke patients who get clot-busting catheter therapy soon fare better, according to a new study. What these female stroke survivors want South African women to know If you're a woman, you're more likely to have a stroke than men - even if you're young, thin and healthy. Three South African women share their stories about surviving a stroke. Balance problems may indicate stroke risk The inability to stand on one foot for 20 seconds could suggest brain vessel damage. Rheumatic heart disease: the forgotten killer This Rheumatic Heart Disease Week the Heart and Stroke Foundation SA is putting the spotlight on this forgotten killer and urging parents to be vigilant of a sore throat. Stroke survivors often struggle with depression According to a Danish study, in the first three months after having a stroke, survivors' risk of depression was eight times higher than among people with no history of stroke. High carbon monoxide in breath tied to stroke risk High levels of carbon monoxide in the body might raise a person's odds for stroke or mini-stroke. A single stroke can age the brain by 8 years A stroke causes the brain to age up to eight years by impairing memory and slowing speed of thought. Experts update stroke prevention guidelines Prevent strokes by adopting a healthy diet, monitoring your blood pressure at home and using an online stroke risk estimator. Blood transfusions may cut risk of 'silent' stroke in kids with sickle cell A study has found that children who get monthly blood infusions ae less likely to suffer another attack. load more
Anti-stroke drugs can make you bleed A new method may aid doctors in assessing who is likely to have a major bleeding event as a result of taking anti-clotting drugs.
Stroke victims need rapid restoration of blood flow to brain Stroke patients who get clot-busting catheter therapy soon fare better, according to a new study.
What these female stroke survivors want South African women to know If you're a woman, you're more likely to have a stroke than men - even if you're young, thin and healthy. Three South African women share their stories about surviving a stroke.
Balance problems may indicate stroke risk The inability to stand on one foot for 20 seconds could suggest brain vessel damage.
Rheumatic heart disease: the forgotten killer This Rheumatic Heart Disease Week the Heart and Stroke Foundation SA is putting the spotlight on this forgotten killer and urging parents to be vigilant of a sore throat.
Stroke survivors often struggle with depression According to a Danish study, in the first three months after having a stroke, survivors' risk of depression was eight times higher than among people with no history of stroke.
High carbon monoxide in breath tied to stroke risk High levels of carbon monoxide in the body might raise a person's odds for stroke or mini-stroke.
A single stroke can age the brain by 8 years A stroke causes the brain to age up to eight years by impairing memory and slowing speed of thought.
Experts update stroke prevention guidelines Prevent strokes by adopting a healthy diet, monitoring your blood pressure at home and using an online stroke risk estimator.
Blood transfusions may cut risk of 'silent' stroke in kids with sickle cell A study has found that children who get monthly blood infusions ae less likely to suffer another attack.