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New blood test may quickly identify stroke type before hospital arrival
A new study suggests that a simple blood test could help emergency responders quickly determine whether a stroke is caused by ...
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No extra benefit from mechanical clot removal over medications in some strokes
Removing a clot blocking a medium- or small-sized artery in the brain mechanically is a safe treatment for a common type of stroke; however, it did not lessen disability more than best medical ...
University Hospitals' lifesaving ECPR technology helps woman survive heart attack after blood clot causes cardiac arrest
When Aletah Whitman's leg suddenly jolted her awake at 3 a.m. on Nov. 12, 2023, she had no idea it was the first sign of a ...
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7 Ways Compression Socks Can Benefit Your Health
Compression socks help improve blood flow and reduce swelling in the feet and ankles. Here’s everything to know to decide if ...
Clot buster? Surgery? What is the right treatment for stroke?
During an ischemic stroke, blood vessels in the brain are blocked or narrowed. During a hemorrhagic stroke, there's bleeding ...
Blood test may detect stroke type before hospital arrival, allowing faster treatment
A blood test may rapidly distinguish brain bleeds from clot-caused strokes, even before people with stroke symptoms reach the ...
NHS warns of two signs of a blood clot that mean you need to 'call 999' now
The NHS has issued a critical warning, urging individuals to dial 999 if they observe any of two signs that could signal a ...
Blood clot symptoms that mean you need to 'call 999', NHS warns
The NHS has issued a critical warning, urging individuals to dial 999 if they observe any of two signs that could signal a ...
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Ringo Starr's son suffers potentially fatal leg condition - what you need to know
In light of this event, Dr Lawrence Cunningham, a retired GP from Help & Advice, emphasised the importance of recognising symptoms of a blood clot and ways to potentially reduce such risks.