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For most patients, medications are the most helpful form of treatment for atrial fibrillation, or AFib. Medication optio...
02/18/2025

For most patients, medications are the most helpful form of treatment for atrial fibrillation, or AFib. Medication options may include blood thinners to prevent clots, heart rate controllers, and heart rhythm controllers. Discuss the best options for you with your health care team.

The HCA Healthcare Foundation is the National Sponsor of Getting to the Heart of Stroke™.

Enjoying delicious, nutritious food is an important part of stroke recovery. So is finding recipes that are simple to pr...
02/11/2025

Enjoying delicious, nutritious food is an important part of stroke recovery. So is finding recipes that are simple to prepare, both for survivors and caregivers. We think you’ll love this recipe for this hearty, comforting turkey chili.

Encompass Health is a national sponsor of Together to End Stroke(R).

Beauty can be found in the most unlikely places. Taking time each day to look for beauty and be grateful for it can have...
01/29/2025

Beauty can be found in the most unlikely places. Taking time each day to look for beauty and be grateful for it can have a powerful effect on health and well-being. Practicing can improve sleep and immunity, and can decrease depression, anxiety, chronic pain and disease.

Stroke survivors: You don’t have to face recovery alone. Tracking health and wellness data reveals trends you and your d...
01/24/2025

Stroke survivors: You don’t have to face recovery alone. Tracking health and wellness data reveals trends you and your doctor can use to improve recovery and prevent another stroke. Get the Heart & Stroke Helper wherever you download apps.

HCA Healthcare Foundation is a national sponsor of Together to End Stroke(R).

Being a caregiver is one of the most rewarding and challenging jobs. We appreciate you more than you know! Encompass Hea...
01/21/2025

Being a caregiver is one of the most rewarding and challenging jobs. We appreciate you more than you know!

Encompass Health is a national sponsor of Together to End Stroke(R).

An electrocardiogram, also called an EKG or ECG, can help your doctor diagnose atrial fibrillation. One of the most comm...
01/14/2025

An electrocardiogram, also called an EKG or ECG, can help your doctor diagnose atrial fibrillation. One of the most common symptoms of AFib is a quivering or fluttering heartbeat. It can also cause fatigue, dizziness and shortness of breath. If you’ve noticed any of these symptoms, make an appointment with your health care team and ask about an EKG.

HCA Healthcare Foundation is the national sponsor of Getting to the Heart of Stroke™.

Depression after a stroke is not uncommon. It can occur right away, or months or even years later. If you are experienci...
01/07/2025

Depression after a stroke is not uncommon. It can occur right away, or months or even years later. If you are experiencing it, know you are not alone. And it will get better.

Encompass Health is a national sponsor of Together to End Stroke(R).

What triggers your AFib? Knowing what causes it to flare up can help you avoid an episode of atrial fibrillation, an irr...
12/31/2024

What triggers your AFib? Knowing what causes it to flare up can help you avoid an episode of atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat that increases stroke risk.

HCA Healthcare Foundation is the national sponsor of Getting to the Heart of Stroke™.

AFib increases the risk of a stroke by 5X. For most patients, medications are the most helpful form of treatment. Medica...
12/31/2024

AFib increases the risk of a stroke by 5X. For most patients, medications are the most helpful form of treatment. Medication options may include blood thinners to prevent clots, heart rate controllers, and heart rhythm controllers. Discuss the best options for you with your health care team.

Lost disks, data errors, that sound when your file was saving…. The floppy disk era was stressful! If you survived it, i...
12/30/2024

Lost disks, data errors, that sound when your file was saving…. The floppy disk era was stressful! If you survived it, it’s probably time you got your blood pressure checked. High blood pressure risk goes up with age.

Nearly 1 and 4 stroke survivors will have another stroke. Take steps to prevent a second stroke, starting with identifyi...
12/30/2024

Nearly 1 and 4 stroke survivors will have another stroke. Take steps to prevent a second stroke, starting with identifying what caused your stroke and uncovering your risk factors.

Medications with lifestyle changes can help manage type 2 diabetes and lower risk for stroke. Your doctor or other healt...
12/27/2024

Medications with lifestyle changes can help manage type 2 diabetes and lower risk for stroke. Your doctor or other healthcare professional may prescribe one medication or a combination of two or more. Don’t hesitate to ask your doctor about the medications you are on and be sure to share openly how they work for you.

Si reconoce uno de los signos de un derrame cerebral, llame al 911 de inmediato. ¡El tratamiento rápido salva vidas!
12/26/2024

Si reconoce uno de los signos de un derrame cerebral, llame al 911 de inmediato. ¡El tratamiento rápido salva vidas!

Brianne was studying for the bar exam when she had a series of strokes – more than a dozen. After a cranial bypass - a s...
12/24/2024

Brianne was studying for the bar exam when she had a series of strokes – more than a dozen. After a cranial bypass - a surgery to restore blood flow to her brain by rerouting blood around damaged arteries - doctors weren't optimistic she'd walk again.

Now, more than five years after her strokes, Brianne is living on her own. She walks well, though has occasional nerve pain in her legs and limited function of her left hand.

"I thought I would never be happy again, and that lasted a couple of years," Brianne said. "But it does get better. It's important for survivors to understand that there's hope."

Brianne credits her remarkable recovery to her parents' support and to never giving up.

"Without my parents, I would still be in that hospital, curled up in a ball crying," she said. "Surround yourself with a culture of empathy, understanding and hard work."

Here's her Story From the Heart: http://spr.ly/6189RzRKL

You should have your cholesterol checked at least every 4 to 6 years starting at age 20, more often if you have a high r...
12/23/2024

You should have your cholesterol checked at least every 4 to 6 years starting at age 20, more often if you have a high risk of stroke. And maybe skip the ice cream sundaes for dinner.

One shot can reduce the risk of severe RSV by 94%. If you haven’t gotten the RSV vaccine, talk to your doctor or pharmac...
12/23/2024

One shot can reduce the risk of severe RSV by 94%. If you haven’t gotten the RSV vaccine, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The CDC recommends the vaccine for all adults over 75 and those 60–74 with increased risk of severe RSV.

More than 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. have elevated LDL (bad) cholesterol, raising their risk of stroke. Make sure you’re ...
12/21/2024

More than 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. have elevated LDL (bad) cholesterol, raising their risk of stroke. Make sure you’re taking these steps to lower your LDL.

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