Non-valvular atrial fibrillation accounts for 13–26% of acute ischaemic strokes.1 Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are ...

The CATALYST meta-analysis pooled the four studies and identified 5,441 people with acute ischemic stroke and Afib for ...

The NHS has warned UK households about a 'silent killer' condition, stressing the importance of knowing the '"first sign." ...

Patients with atrial fibrillation who have experienced a stroke would benefit greatly from earlier treatment than is ...

Patients with atrial fibrillation who have experienced a stroke would benefit greatly from earlier treatment than is ...

The researchers, led by Professor David Werring, found that starting anticoagulants within four days of having a stroke was ...

Fourteen Australian start-up and innovative companies will receive funding and commercialisation support to develop:devices that address atrial ...

Although the NHS says the first sign 'may not seem like much', it is crucial to seek medical attention as soon as possible ...

Background and objective Prior studies have suggested that patients with premature ventricular complexes (PVCs) may have an ...

NICE estimates that around 100,000 people in England are admitted to hospital with a stroke annually, the majority of whom – around 85% - are subsequently found to have had an ischaemic stroke.

Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death, and the leading cause of long-term disability in the US, affecting more than 795,000 people each year. Photo by Robina Weermeijer on Unsplash ...

“An ischaemic stroke is caused by a blockage cutting off the blood supply to the brain and is the most common type of stroke, ...