Antidepressants may be increasing the chances of suffering a stroke in post-menopausal women , says a new study.
Antidepressants may be increasing the chances of suffering a stroke in post-menopausal women , says a new study.
The data, published in Archives of Internal Medicine, is taken from the Women's Health Initiative Study.
New Biomarker To Accurately Predict The Effectiveness Of Drug That Treats Depression
University of California scientists have identified a biomarker that can help accurately predict whether a particular drug will be effective in treating major depression.
University of California scientists have identified a biomarker that can help accurately predict whether a particular drug will be effective in treating major depression.
Data from 5,496 women who were taking antidepressants at their first follow-up visit were compared with data from 130,797 not taking antidepressants at follow-up. The researchers compared the two groups with respect to the incidence of fatal or nonfatal stroke, fatal or nonfatal heart attack and death due to all causes.
The researchers found no difference in coronary heart disease (defined as fatal and non-fatal heart attacks). However, they did observe a significant difference in stroke rates: antidepressant users were 45 percent more likely to experience strokes than women who weren't taking antidepressants.
Stroke and Heart Disease Risk High for Those Having Short and Disrupted Sleep
People who work night shifts or put in extra hours overtime which causes them to sleep less or have disturbed sleep face an increased risk of stroke and heart disease.
People who work night shifts or put in extra hours overtime which causes them to sleep less or have disturbed sleep face an increased risk of stroke and heart disease.
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Key to Cut Stroke Risk: Simple Keyhole Heart Op
Patients can now undergo a simple operation to avoid heart stroke, instead of taking blood-thinning medication for an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation, say researchers.
Patients can now undergo a simple operation to avoid heart stroke, instead of taking blood-thinning medication for an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation, say researchers.
Trigger for Identification of Stroke and Heart Disease Found
A molecule that triggers damage in arteries, which causes heart attacks and strokes, has been discovered by scientists from Imperial College, London.
A molecule that triggers damage in arteries, which causes heart attacks and strokes, has been discovered by scientists from Imperial College, London.
