HealthDay News — Six-month smartwatch-based atrial fibrillation (AF) screening improves detection of new-onset AF among patients at elevated stroke risk, according to a study published online January ...

Remote screening with a smartwatch detected new-onset atrial fibrillation more often vs. standard care among patients at ...

Someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds, and every four minutes, someone dies from one. While the risk of a stroke varies with race and ethnicity, according to the CDC, they are the ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Dr. Amanda Opaskar, stroke medical director at University Hospitals St. John Medical Center, will give a virtual talk about the signs and symptoms of stroke as part of a series of ...

Expanded eligibility for advanced stroke therapies and new recommendations for diagnosing and treating stroke in children and ...

A new 15-minute tool to screen stroke survivors for visual perception problems has been launched by researchers from Durham and Oxford universities. The free screening tool could make it easier for ...

Hospital readmission of stroke elderly remains a need for detecting preventable risks. This study aims to develop a Readmission Stroke Screening Tool or RRST. The mixed research design was employed, ...

A stroke, also known as a "brain attack," is ranked as the third leading killer in the world. Life Line Screening can reduce risk of stroke. Screenings are fast, painless and affordable. They help ...

Screening for asymptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF) in people aged 65 and over and treating it with anticoagulant medications could greatly reduce the risk of stroke and premature death, say ...

Up to 80% of first-time strokes are preventable, says the American Stroke Association. New guidelines offer a better look at risk factors, including special considerations for women.