Heart & Stroke topics
Stroke and vascular disease
Find out more about stroke and vascular disease.
Aneurysm
An aneurysm is a swelling that occurs in an artery or vein when its wall is weakened.
Animation: stroke
View this animation to discover what happens in your brain when you have a stroke.
Aspirin
Aspirin is used to treat pain and fever and also has a role in preventing heart attacks and strokes. Find out the side effects and who should not take aspirin.
Aspirin: daily dose not risk free
A daily dose of aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke is not warranted and is associated with increased risk of bleeding, researchers say.
Atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a type of irregular heartbeat that can increase the risk of stroke. Find out about the causes, symptoms and treatment of atrial fibrillation.
Atrial fibrillation: hidden heart condition for over 40s
Atrial fibrillation (AF) - a heart rhythm disorder - may be undiagnosed in many over-40s, a study suggests.
Brain Injury Awareness Week
Brain Injury Awareness Week aims to increase public awareness of acquired brain injury - damage to the brain after birth caused, for example, by accident, stroke, alcohol or other drugs.
Cocaine increasing heart attack and stroke in young adults
Increase in cocaine use is leading to rise in heart attacks and unstable angina in young adults, experts warn.
Coffee reduces stroke risk
A study has found that women who are regular coffee drinkers have a modestly lower risk of stroke.
First aid for stroke
First aid for stroke and what to do when someone is having a stroke.
Healthy eating: eat like a peasant, not a king
The benefits of a medieval peasant diet - fresh vegetables, mixed grains, and little meat, fat, salt or sugar – are being taught in UK schools.
HRT patches prove safer than pills for stroke risk
Stroke risk is reduced with low-dose HRT skin patches compared to tablets in women who have been through menopause, research shows.
National Stroke Week
National Stroke Week aims to raise awareness about stroke and its risk factors and early warning signs.
Salt and blood pressure link re-confirmed
A review that concluded cutting down on salt has no clear benefit in reducing heart attacks and strokes was seriously flawed, experts say.
Stroke and hypertension
High blood pressure puts unnecessary stress on blood vessel walls which can cause the blood vessel to thicken and break down, eventually leading to a stroke.
Stroke prevention: is it possible?
In certain high risk individuals the risk of major stroke can be reduced considerably. Here are some methods to reduce the risk.
Stroke risk factors
Your risk of stroke is influenced by several factors, some of which you can control, others you can not.
Stroke risk higher after brain injury
People who have a traumatic brain injury (TBI) are at a 10-fold increased risk of stroke within the first 3 months after their injury, a large study has shown.
Stroke risk higher in hour after coffee in occasional consumers
Stroke risk is higher in the hour after drinking coffee among consumers who drink one or less cups a day, but not more frequent consumers, study found.
Stroke: being overweight or obese ups risk
Research has shown there is a progressing increase in stroke risk with increasing weight.
Stroke: can it be cured?
There is no known drug which can eliminate the possibility of a stroke or offer a guaranteed cure.
Stroke: does it 'just happen'?
A stroke is often referred to by doctors as a cerebrovascular accident but the term is not an accurate one.
Stroke: how common is it?
Stroke affects more than 53,000 Australians every year and is Australia`s second single greatest killer after heart disease.
Stroke: less pessimistic outlook predicts lower risk
People with low levels of pessimism are at reduced risk of having a stroke, according to a European study.
Stroke: Michael's story
Michael recounts how he suffered a stroke while at work, aged 43.
Stroke: signs, symptoms and treatment
A stroke (cerebrovascular accident, CVA, or cerebral vascular accident) occurs when a part of the brain is damaged or destroyed because it is deprived of blood, and therefore oxygen.
Stroke: warning signs
By recognising the warning signs of a stroke and taking quick action, you could save your life and reduce the chance of permanent brain damage.
Stroke: what happens afterwards?
Each person affected by stroke will have different problems and different needs.
Stroke: what is it?
A stroke happens when blood going to the brain is interrupted. A stroke can happen in 2 main ways.
Stroke: what risk factors can I control?
There are a number of risk factors for stroke which you as an individual can control.
Strokes and high blood pressure
Hypertension (raised blood pressure) is an important risk factor for strokes. The lower your blood pressure the lower your risk of stroke.
TIA: transient ischaemic attack
Transient ischaemic attacks (TIAs) happen when there is a lack of oxygen getting to the brain, usually due to poor blood supply from narrowed arteries.
Tomato-rich diet reduces risk of stroke
Eating tomatoes could reduce risk of stroke, study finds. High levels of serum lycopene reduced risk of stroke.
Yoga improves balance in stroke survivors
Group yoga may improve balance in stroke survivors, study finds.
An aneurysm is a swelling that occurs in an artery or vein when its wall is weakened.
Animation: stroke
View this animation to discover what happens in your brain when you have a stroke.
Aspirin
Aspirin is used to treat pain and fever and also has a role in preventing heart attacks and strokes. Find out the side effects and who should not take aspirin.
Aspirin: daily dose not risk free
A daily dose of aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke is not warranted and is associated with increased risk of bleeding, researchers say.
Atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a type of irregular heartbeat that can increase the risk of stroke. Find out about the causes, symptoms and treatment of atrial fibrillation.
Atrial fibrillation: hidden heart condition for over 40s
Atrial fibrillation (AF) - a heart rhythm disorder - may be undiagnosed in many over-40s, a study suggests.
Brain Injury Awareness Week
Brain Injury Awareness Week aims to increase public awareness of acquired brain injury - damage to the brain after birth caused, for example, by accident, stroke, alcohol or other drugs.
Cocaine increasing heart attack and stroke in young adults
Increase in cocaine use is leading to rise in heart attacks and unstable angina in young adults, experts warn.
Coffee reduces stroke risk
A study has found that women who are regular coffee drinkers have a modestly lower risk of stroke.
First aid for stroke
First aid for stroke and what to do when someone is having a stroke.
Healthy eating: eat like a peasant, not a king
The benefits of a medieval peasant diet - fresh vegetables, mixed grains, and little meat, fat, salt or sugar – are being taught in UK schools.
HRT patches prove safer than pills for stroke risk
Stroke risk is reduced with low-dose HRT skin patches compared to tablets in women who have been through menopause, research shows.
National Stroke Week
National Stroke Week aims to raise awareness about stroke and its risk factors and early warning signs.
Salt and blood pressure link re-confirmed
A review that concluded cutting down on salt has no clear benefit in reducing heart attacks and strokes was seriously flawed, experts say.
Stroke and hypertension
High blood pressure puts unnecessary stress on blood vessel walls which can cause the blood vessel to thicken and break down, eventually leading to a stroke.
Stroke prevention: is it possible?
In certain high risk individuals the risk of major stroke can be reduced considerably. Here are some methods to reduce the risk.
Stroke risk factors
Your risk of stroke is influenced by several factors, some of which you can control, others you can not.
Stroke risk higher after brain injury
People who have a traumatic brain injury (TBI) are at a 10-fold increased risk of stroke within the first 3 months after their injury, a large study has shown.
Stroke risk higher in hour after coffee in occasional consumers
Stroke risk is higher in the hour after drinking coffee among consumers who drink one or less cups a day, but not more frequent consumers, study found.
Stroke: being overweight or obese ups risk
Research has shown there is a progressing increase in stroke risk with increasing weight.
Stroke: can it be cured?
There is no known drug which can eliminate the possibility of a stroke or offer a guaranteed cure.
Stroke: does it 'just happen'?
A stroke is often referred to by doctors as a cerebrovascular accident but the term is not an accurate one.
Stroke: how common is it?
Stroke affects more than 53,000 Australians every year and is Australia`s second single greatest killer after heart disease.
Stroke: less pessimistic outlook predicts lower risk
People with low levels of pessimism are at reduced risk of having a stroke, according to a European study.
Stroke: Michael's story
Michael recounts how he suffered a stroke while at work, aged 43.
Stroke: signs, symptoms and treatment
A stroke (cerebrovascular accident, CVA, or cerebral vascular accident) occurs when a part of the brain is damaged or destroyed because it is deprived of blood, and therefore oxygen.
Stroke: warning signs
By recognising the warning signs of a stroke and taking quick action, you could save your life and reduce the chance of permanent brain damage.
Stroke: what happens afterwards?
Each person affected by stroke will have different problems and different needs.
Stroke: what is it?
A stroke happens when blood going to the brain is interrupted. A stroke can happen in 2 main ways.
Stroke: what risk factors can I control?
There are a number of risk factors for stroke which you as an individual can control.
Strokes and high blood pressure
Hypertension (raised blood pressure) is an important risk factor for strokes. The lower your blood pressure the lower your risk of stroke.
TIA: transient ischaemic attack
Transient ischaemic attacks (TIAs) happen when there is a lack of oxygen getting to the brain, usually due to poor blood supply from narrowed arteries.
Tomato-rich diet reduces risk of stroke
Eating tomatoes could reduce risk of stroke, study finds. High levels of serum lycopene reduced risk of stroke.
Yoga improves balance in stroke survivors
Group yoga may improve balance in stroke survivors, study finds.
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