Dr. Michael DeBakey: The “Rebuilder of Hearts”
American Heart Month, no better time to celebrate the accomplishments of world-renowned physician and …
Tag: Stroke
Friday is National Wear Red Day
VA is encouraging Veterans and their families to participate in Wear Red Day on February 5. This annual …
Russ Kaufmann survived a sniper, strokes and aphasia
His combat injury and blood loss caused two strokes. He received excellent care but his life was forever …
Which is good cholesterol? LDL or HDL?
Cholesterol: Material that provides structure for your body's cells. Too much can cause plaque to build up …
VA’s Telestroke Program saving Veterans’ lives
VA’s National Telestroke program: a virtual hub of VA stroke neurologists covering 40 VA facilities with …
Watches provide health care connections for Veterans
Technology is a powerful tool for improving Veterans’ health care plans. Read how Kimberly Braswell, a …
Veteran, VA employee, pays forward the gift of life
Army Veteran Anthony Smith had a stroke and needed a blood transfusion. He says the transfusion saved his …
VA North Texas is gold standard for reducing heart attacks, strokes
Cardiovascular disease, strokes, and heart attacks are the leading causes of death in America. More than a …
Biofeedback useful for headaches and other conditions
A literature review by VA researchers highlights the usefulness of biofeedback for headache and incontinence …
VA telestroke program improving care for Veterans
During a stroke, 1.9 million brain cells die every minute. VA’s Telestroke program is improving …
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