Three important questions can reduce your risk of stroke Dec 17, 2008
In medical jargon, a stroke is a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) and it occurs when a blood vessel in the brain suddenly becomes blocked or bursts. When this happens, blood fails to flow to that area in the brain, cutting off oxygen and nutrients to the brain cells there. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Transurethral resection of the prostate In Northern Nigeria, problems and prospects Dec 7, 2008
6%, cerebrovascular accident 0. 4%, myocardial infarction 0. (BioMed Central)
Philippine plane lands safely after pilot suffers stroke Oct 31, 2008
Carvajal's attending physician reported that the pilot experienced a cerebrovascular accident or a stroke, Lamela said. Editor: Bi Mingxin. (Xinhuanet, China)
Acute Management of Stroke Sep 22, 2008
Stroke, also called a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), is the disruption of blood flow to the brain, resulting in neurological impairment. In the United States, it is the third most common cause of death and the most common cause of permanent disability. (Suite101.com)
Half of Canadians don't treat stroke as emergency Jun 13, 2008
A stroke is a major cerebrovascular accident which strikes without warning. While healthy living may be the smart way to go, even the healthiest specimen can be felled by such an event. (CTV.ca)
Fascinating `Butterfly' more than a typical true-life drama Apr 6, 2008
Jean-Dominique Bauby has no choice except to let the world pass him by: A stroke has left him almost completely paralyzed, a victim of what doctors refer to as a ``cerebrovascular accident. . (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly **** Dec 24, 2007
The film begins with Bauby's waking from a three-week coma following his cerebrovascular accident while driving with his son. Schnabel imagines the world as Bauby (played by Mathieu Amalric) saw it: watery, phantasmagoric flickering, then suddenly a series of faces, very close, talking to him. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
'The Diving Bell And The Butterfly': Buried Alive, By Kurt Loder Dec 1, 2007
A doctor delicately explains that he has had a "cerebrovascular accident," and is now incapacitated by "locked-in syndrome" he can no longer move, speak or even swallow. A speech therapist named Henriette (played with welcome, breezy charm by Marie-Jos. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Tarceva(R) (erlotinib) Earns Approval for Lung Cancer Patients in Japan Oct 22, 2007
In the pancreatic cancer trial, other serious adverse events associated with Tarceva plus gemcitabine and which may have included fatalities, were myocardial infarction/ischemia, cerebrovascular accident and microangiopathic hemolytic anemia with thrombocytopenia. When receiving Tarceva therapy, women should be advised against becoming pregnant or breastfeeding. (BusinessWire)
Network Model Predicts Risk Of Death In Sickle Cell Disease Jul 13, 2007
Sepsis was among the most frequent case of death (14%) followed by cerebrovascular accident (10%). The reliability of the model was supported by analysis of two independent patient groups. (Science Daily)
Symptoms Of Depression Linked To Early Stages Of Artery Disease Feb 21, 2007
Depressive symptoms--especially physical signs, such as fatigue and loss of appetite--may be associated with thickening arteries, which may reflect an early sign of coronary artery disease, according to a report in the February issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Considerable evidence suggests that depression, anger and other negative emotions are associated with the risk for coronary artery disease, which occurs when the vessels carrying blood to the... (Science Daily)
The 'Shear Stress' Of It Impacts Heart Disease Feb 20, 2007
Many different forms of heart disease can be caused by atherosclerosis (hardening or furring of the arteries). Atherosclerosis is caused by the formation of plaques that bulge into the artery, narrowing the blood vessel. (Science Daily)
Stents Benefit People At High Risk Of Stroke, Study Finds Feb 15, 2007
People at high risk of stroke due to blocked blood vessels in the brain benefit from successful stent placement, according to a study published in the February 6, 2007, issue of Neurology, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology. "Before now it's been unclear whether people with severe artery blockage, an important cause of stroke, had a higher subsequent stroke risk after angioplasty and stent placement than people with moderate blockage," said study author Wei-Jian Jiang,... (Science Daily)
New Blood Thinner Studied For Patients With Leg And Lung Clots Feb 14, 2007
A new oral blood thinner is being compared to an old standby to see if it works as well and is easier to manage long term, researchers say. Dr. James R. Gossage Jr., pulmonologist at the Medical College of Georgia. (Science Daily)
Active Ingredient In Common Chinese Herb Shown To Reduce Hypertension Jan 20, 2007
Some 50 million Americans have hypertension, that is, blood pressure measuring above the normal range (less than 120/80 mmHg). If untreated, it can lead to heart attacks, strokes, or kidney disease. (Science Daily)
Patients Who Receive Drug-eluting Stents Should Continue Antiplatelet Medications, Advisory Recommends Jan 18, 2007
Patients who have had drug-eluting stents inserted to prop open blocked coronary arteries should continue to take medications to reduce the risk of blood clots for at least one year after the stent is inserted, a new scientific advisory recommends. The American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, American College of Surgeons and American Dental Association issued the joint advisory today. (Science Daily)
Drug Linked To Increase In Brain Hemorrhage Cases Jan 10, 2007
The rate of brain hemorrhages associated with blood thinning drugs quintupled during the 1990s, according to a study published in the January 9, 2007, issue of Neurology, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology. In people over age 80, the rate increased more than tenfold. (Science Daily)
Are One-third Of Costly Implanted Heart Devices Unnecessary? New Study Suggests Yes Jan 4, 2007
ScienceDaily: Are One-third Of Costly Implanted Heart Devices Unnecessary. New Study Suggests Yes. (Science Daily)
