Stroke

The man suffered a stroke on his wedding day. It was his second marriage and his new wife was 16 years younger than him.

Not just an old age problem: Stroke risk soars in young Indians

Doctors say stroke is no longer confined to the elderly—with one in five patients now in their 30s or 40s.

Heart attack, stroke: More than fitness trackers, your grip could predict heart health risks, says study

You don’t always need fancy health gadgets to predict your biggest health risks. Researchers have found that your grip strength, the force with which you can squeeze or hold, may reveal hidden risks of heart disease, stroke, and even early death. Here’s what the study says.

Stroke symptoms and warning signs: Remember, the 'golden window' to treat a stoke is just 4.5 hours

Brain stroke is now affecting people of all ages, not just the elderly. Despite effective treatments being available, delayed action remains the biggest challenge. Here’s why it is crucial to understand the signs and symptoms and take action accordingly.

Serbian Parliament Erupts in Chaos as Opposition Throws Smoke Grenades in Protest | N18G

Serbian opposition lawmakers threw smoke grenades and tear gas inside parliament on March 4 to protest against the government and support ongoing demonstrations. The protests, initially sparked by a train station roof collapse that killed 15 people, have grown into the biggest challenge to President Aleksandar Vucic’s rule, drawing in students, teachers, and farmers. Chaos erupted in parliament as opposition members scuffled with security, injuring two lawmakers, including Jasmina Obradovic, who suffered a stroke. Protesters outside demanded a transitional government and fresh elections. The parliament was set to pass a university funding law and acknowledge Prime Minister Milos Vucevic’s resignation.

Symptoms of stroke: Vision loss, weakness, problems with speech are warning signs

World Stroke Day 2024: Stroke is a serious medical emergency. Recognising early warning signs, like loss of balance, vision, or speech, and numbness on one side of the face or body, can save lives. Immediate medical attention is crucial.

World Thrombosis Day 2024: Don't ignore heaviness in your legs and sudden pain

World Thrombosis Day 2024: Thrombosis is a serious condition where blood clots form in blood vessels, blocking normal blood flow. Knowing the risk factors, preventive measures, and signs of thrombosis is important for protecting your cardiovascular health.

Symptoms of stroke: Understand BEFAST for balance, eyesight, face, arm, speech, time

Stroke can be a life-altering event that strikes suddenly and unexpectedly. Often referred to as a “brain attack,” it can happen to anyone, anywhere, without warning. Understanding the symptoms of stroke is crucial, as quick action can significantly impact the outcome.

Stroke risk impacted by genetic factors, regional disparities in comorbidities, says study

Stroke causes: Genetic factors of different ethnic groups and regional disparities in comorbidities also play a critical role in influencing the burden of stroke. The disease affected over 101 million people worldwide and caused over 6.55 million deaths in 2019, making it one of the leading causes of mortality.

Brain stroke: Symptoms, treatment, prevention strategies

Brain stroke: It occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients, which can lead to cell death. Here are the symptoms, cure for brain stroke.

Chest pain and high blood pressure are signs that women have high cholesterol

Signs of high cholesterol: It is often dubbed as a silent killer because it typically doesn't produce overt symptoms until it triggers severe health complications such as heart disease or stroke. Let's look out for the signs that may indicate high cholesterol levels in women in their 50s.

Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty's son Namashi gave a health update of his dad and said that he is doing very well now

Mithun Chakraborty was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kolkata in February this year after he had complained on chest pain during a shoot. He was later being treated for Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accident (stroke) of the brain.

Stroke causes, importance of BEFAST warning symptoms, and the golden period that can save a patient

Stroke causes, symptoms and treatment: Dr. Kunal Bahrani, a celebrated neurologist from Fortis Faridabad, talks to us about the causes, symptoms, and the ways to prevent a stroke.

Delhi man suffers over 100 mini-strokes in a week. How doctors saved his life

The man's ordeal began six months ago when he started experiencing recurrent episodes of weakness in his right arm and leg, coupled with difficulty in speech and comprehension.

How calf muscles can keep cardiovascular disease at bay

Why the young workforce is seeing cardiovascular diseases, and even death, increasingly? The incidences have escalated post-pandemic and with sedentary lifestyle; good news is that CVDs can be prevented with regular exercise and working on calf muscles.

Long COVID: Why a country like India should worry

Long COVID has been recognised as a major worry since 2020 but the latest research revealing that COVID-19, even in mild cases, significantly raises the cardiovascular disease later, has triggered fresh worries for countries like India that are struggling with a high burden of non-communicable diseases

Should I take a heart drug? A coronary calcium scan may help you decide

The higher the level of calcium in coronary arteries, the greater the patient’s likelihood of suffering a cardiovascular event like a heart attack or stroke within the next decade.

Why timely action is crucial for saving stroke patients

As per ICMR report 2016 - stroke is the fourth leading cause of death and the fifth leading cause of disability.

WHO issues new guidelines for salt, potassium in diets

The World Health Organization (WHO) issued new guidelines on Thursday recommending that adults consume less salt and include a minimum of potassium in their daily diets so as to reduce risk of heart disease and stroke.

Chocolate may protect the brain from strokes: Study

Eating a small bar of chocolate every week can dramatically slash the risk of stroke in men, a new study has claimed.

Dr Reddy's, Aurobindo get US nod for generic cardiac drug

Dr Reddy's Laboratories and Aurobindo Pharma have received US Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) approval to sell a generic version of Clopidogrel tablets, the two companies said on Friday.

Stroke risk lower among women who drink moderately

Women who drink up to seven glasses of wine or beer a week are slightly less likely to suffer a stroke than those who steer clear of alcohol.

Air pollution tied to stroke, memory loss: Study

Living in a crowded city or near a busy highway where the air quality is poor might lead to a higher chance of stroke or memory loss, according to two US studies.

Does daily aspirin keep you healthy? Debate goes on

Scientific research published on Monday questioned the benefits of taking an aspirin a day to reduce the risk of an untimely death from a heart attack or stroke.

Drugs better than stents at preventing 2nd stroke

Inserting an artery-opening device into the brain to improve blood flow and prevent a second stroke likely does more harm than managing high-risk patients with drugs and lifestyle changes, US researchers said on Wednesday