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Gain a better understanding of brain bleeds

August 30, 2019

Approximately 30,000 Americans experience a brain aneurysm rupture each year. How do you know if you could be one of them?

tags: neurosurgery , parkridge medical center , stroke

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Can this drink increase your risk of stroke?

July 22, 2019

These drinks may give you a burst to meet a deadline, but consuming them is linked to serious health problems, including an increased risk of...

tags: caffeine , health risks , ingredients , newsletter , stroke

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What is an ischemic stroke?

May 6, 2019

Approximately 87% of strokes that occur are known as ischemic strokes. But what exactly is an ischemic stroke?

tags: ischemic stroke , parkridge medical center , stroke , stroke care in chattanooga

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Stroke Prevention without the Blood Thinners

March 2, 2018

Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) offers stroke prevention to patients who previously had no option.

tags: cardiology , heart , prevention , stroke

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How Your Family’s Medical History Affects Your...

December 5, 2017

Sometimes it really is all in the genes. As researchers discover new genetic markers, certain individuals and families may be identified as having...

tags: addiction , alcoholism , alzheimer , arthritis , asthma , breast cancer , colon cancer , diabetes , drinking , family , family history , family medical history , health history , heart disease , medical history , ovarian cancer , prostate cancer , smoking , stress , stroke , weight

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