Death or serious disability after stroke are more likely for people who have certain risk factors, according to a new study.

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People with conditions or habits such as high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation, or smoking, not only have a higher risk of stroke, they may also have more severe ...

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Adding an extra hour every week of physical activity may lower the chance of developing the most common type of irregular heartbeat (arrythmia) by 11 percent, a new study shows.

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Left atrial appendage occlusion vs continuation of oral anticoagulation therapy alone is linked to reduced ischemic stroke risk in select patients with nonvalvular AF.