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How Does the Sodium in My Diet Affect My Blood Pressure
If you understand the link between sodium and blood pressure, you'll understand why it's important to make healthy dietary choices. Chances are you pay attention to calories and maybe even fat, but do you keep an eye on the sodium in your …
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Understanding the Link Between Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke
Atrial fibrillation can play an important part in stroke prevention. Atrial fibrillation and stroke—while you've heard the terms before, how much do you truly understand about their link? In honor of National Stroke Awareness Month, here's some information to help you …
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How To Reduce Your Risk of Stroke
Take a few steps to reduce your risk of stroke and you just might save your life. Stroke is the cause of one in every 18 deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC), making it the leading cause of …
Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth Adopts New Trevo Pro Vue Clot Retriever for Acute Ischemic Stroke
Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth is the first hospital in the North Texas area to adopt the new FDA approved Trevo Pro Vue Clot Retriever, manufactured by Stryker Neurovascular, for removing clots from the brain in patients experiencing …
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Stroke Treatment: Why Time Matters
During a stroke, immediate treatment can save a life! Find out why. According to the American Stroke Association, stroke is the most common cause of adult disability and the third most common cause of death in the United States. When …
Categories: Neurological Health
Tags: blood clot, Plaza Medical Fort Worth, Stroke, stroke symptoms, stroke treatment, Texas
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Top 5 Surprising Signs of Stroke
The signs of stroke may not be what you think. Learn some of the more uncommon symptoms and save a life. Knowledge is power when it comes to strokes because immediate medical care can prevent disability or even save a …
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Tags: blood clot, Fort Worth, heart, mini stroke, Plaza Medical Center, signs, Stroke, symptoms, transient ischemic attack (TIA), TX, warning stroke
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What Can Cause Blood Clots?
Blood clots in the veins and arteries can be caused by a number of factors. While sometimes clotting can be beneficial in the stopping of excessive bleeding, other times clotting itself can be quite dangerous. Knowing what causes blood clots …
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What You Should Know About Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a circulatory condition characterized by reduced blood flow to the organs or limbs, and it is caused by the narrowing of arteries due to the buildup of plaque. If you’ve been diagnosed with PAD, here’s …
Alcohol: Knowing Your Limits
The holiday season is upon is, and as your schedule fills up with dinners, office parties and social gatherings, it’s important to be aware of your alcohol intake. There is a point when having a few becomes a few too …
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Time to Quit Smoking!
Looking for yet another reason to kick the habit? There are plenty, including the fact that November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Here’s the scoop on what you should know and what you can do. What You Should Know • …