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Northern Health in Victoria just became one of six sites in Australia and New Zealand offering a breakthrough procedure that makes preventing strokes safer than ever. Two patients have already undergone the innovative surgery and are recovering beautifully.
A Virginia heart center just became the first in the state to implant a foam device that could protect people with irregular heartbeats from strokes. The innovative treatment offers hope for patients who can't take blood thinners.
A groundbreaking study shows that a small implanted device can protect atrial fibrillation patients from strokes just as well as daily medications. After three years, patients with the Watchman FLX device had equally safe outcomes while avoiding long-term blood thinners.
A groundbreaking study of 222,000 people found that higher levels of certain B vitamins could reduce stroke risk by up to 20 percent. The best part? You can get these protective nutrients from everyday foods like spinach, avocado, and whole grains.
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking technique that uses magnetic liquid to seal off a dangerous pocket in the heart where stroke-causing blood clots form. Early animal tests show the gel creates a perfect seal without the risks of current treatments.
Scientists developed an injectable magnetic gel that blocks stroke-causing blood flow better than current heart implants, with zero clotting in 10-month pig trials. This breakthrough could help millions with irregular heartbeats avoid strokes without risky complications.
Scientists developed a magnetic fluid that seals a heart chamber in seconds, eliminating dangerous blood clots that cause strokes. The innovative gel could make heart procedures safer for millions worldwide.
Former Labour MP Jon Ashworth is recovering from a major stroke that hit him on New Year's Day, despite being a runner who never smoked. Now he's urging everyone to accept those free GP health checks they keep putting off.
A breakthrough medication called asundexian reduces the chance of having another stroke by 26% without increasing dangerous bleeding risks. Nearly 1 in 4 stroke survivors faces another stroke, but this discovery could change their future.
A 20-year study of over 105,000 women found that eating Mediterranean foods like olive oil, nuts, and vegetables can reduce stroke risk by up to 25%. The research offers hope for preventing one of the world's most devastating diseases.
A smartwatch worn just 12 hours daily caught dangerous heart rhythm problems four times more often than traditional monitoring, potentially preventing strokes before they happen. Most patients diagnosed had no idea anything was wrong.