For some patients with atrial fibrillation (Afib, AF) and valvular heart disease (VHD), direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) appeared to offer better prevention of stroke and thromboembolic events ...

Cardiovascular diseases claim more lives in the U.S. than all forms of cancer and accidental deaths combined, according to ...

Learn about the causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment of stroke during American Heart Month. Discover how to reduce ...

February is National Heart Month, a time to talk about heart health, and what could be making you healthy or unhealthy.

The American Heart Association’s 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update shows that glaring racial and gender disparities in cardiovascular health continue to grow, illustrating the toll ...

Stroke experts from UCSF Health presented new research and clinical findings at the annual the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference (ISC25), the world’s premier meeting ...

Another major long-term effect of a stroke is cognitive impairment. Many stroke survivors struggle with memory loss, difficulty concentrating, and slower thinking. A study published in the Journal of ...

Flossing your teeth at least once a week might lower the risk of stroke caused by blood clots and irregular heartbeats, ...

If left untreated, Afib can lead to stroke, heart failure and premature cardiac death. But fortunately, Afib is treatable and, in some cases, preventable.

(HealthDay News) — Mental health disorders represent a significant problem in pediatric survivors of arterial ischemic stroke (AIS), according to a study presented at the annual American Heart ...

It may not be everyone's favorite healthy nighttime habit, but flossing is good for more than just your teeth: According to ...