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Articles on Cerebrovascular

Stroke, transient ischaemic attack (TIA), dizziness, fainting (syncope).

01/14/2010 - Articles

Best Tests for Predicting Future Atherosclerosis

Inflammatory biomarker tests, such as plasma C-reactive protein and fibrinogen, have been incorporated into screening programs for determining the risk of atherosclerosis. Read more

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10/14/2009 - Articles

Caregivers at risk

Caring for an elderly person with disabilities is a stressful occupation and can often result in caregiver burnout that may be expressed in physical or psychiatric illness. For the first time, a formal study has been made of the role of caregiving as a risk factor for mortality . Read more

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04/24/2009 - Articles

Aspirin and related drugs linked to brain microbleeds

Drugs like aspirin that inhibit blood clots may have the side effect of causing bleeding. A study from The Netherlands shows that brain microbleeds visible on scanning can be detected among older adults on these drugs. Read more

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08/29/2008 - Articles

Dealing with arteriovenous malformation of the brain

Arteriovenous malformation of the brain may cause headaches and other symptoms. It commonly goes undiagnosed, even though usually present from birth, Endovascular surgery can deal with the problem which, untreated, may lead to fatal hemorrhaging. Read more

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08/29/2008 - Articles

Migraine with aura increases stroke risk in women

Migraine with aura appears to be a risk factor for stroke in women, according to a new study. But the absolute risk is modified by other stroke risk factors. Migraine may cause changes in the brain that predispose to stroke. Read more

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07/18/2008 - Articles

Neurological abnormalities may precede stroke

Subtle neurological abnormalities may be important indicators of serious health issues. A study shows that reduced reflexes, lack of balance and other signs are linked to increased risk of stroke in the next few years. Read more

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06/20/2008 - Articles

Treatment of post-stroke depression is worthwhile

Depression is common after a stroke. But a new study shows that medication or therapy can help. Read more

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05/09/2008 - Articles

Hormone therapy is linked to increased stroke risk among women.

Hormone replacement therapy could increase a woman's risk of having a stroke, according to a new study. The risk is present whatever the timing of the start of hormone treatment and whatever medication regime is used. Read more

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08/28/2007 - Articles

BMI, Waist Size, and Stroke Risk

Being overweight carries increased risk of cardiovascular disease, but an increased risk of stroke has not been proven - until now. A new study seeks to clarify this. Read more

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01/22/2007 - Articles

High Blood Pressure Dropouts

"Drugs don't work in patients who don't take them" (Dr C Everett Koop). A simple questionnaire can help identify high blood pressure patients who don't take their medications and are therefore at increased risk of serious cardiovascular events and even death. Read more

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