Tag: stroke
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Health Matters: Minimally Invasive Procedure Gets Blood Flowing Again, Reduces Stroke Risk
By Elliot Sambol, MD, FACS Did you know that up to one third of all strokes in the United States are caused by a condition called carotid artery stenosis? Carotid artery stenosis — also referred to as carotid artery disease — results from a blockage or narrowing of the carotid arteries, the two major blood…
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Health Matters: Stroke: Knowing and Lowering Your Risk
By Paul Kaiser, MD More than 795,000 people have a stroke each year in the United States, according to the American Heart Association, making it a leading cause of death and disability. But did you know that an estimated 80% of strokes are preventable, according to the American Heart Association? By knowing and lowering your…
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JFK EMT receives lifesaving care due to stroke caused by COVID
Jan. 5, 2022, started off just like any other workday for Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Michael (Mike) DiMeglio. Although the 28-year-old had been diagnosed with COVID-19 13 days before, he was fully recovered and ready to start his noon-to-midnight shift. But when DiMeglio was doing a pre-shift rig check…
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County Corner: February is American Heart Month
February is dedicated to bringing awareness to the causes of heart disease, stroke and cardiovascular disease, and how to live a healthier lifestyle. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is “the leading cause of death for men, women and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the…
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County Corner: American Heart Month
February is designated as American Heart Month to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke – the leading causes of death in the United States. More than 600,000 Americans die of heart disease each year, including people of all ages, genders, and races. Some of the main causes of heart disease are high cholesterol, high…
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Princeton Medical Center recognized for achievements in stroke care
For the second year in a row, Princeton Medical Center (PMC) earned the Get With The Guidelines–Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award, which is granted by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) to hospitals that demonstrate a commitment to high-quality stroke care based on the latest scientific evidence. To receive the Gold Plus Award,…
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Saint Peter’s University Hospital receives Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
Saint Peter’s University Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence. Saint Peter’s earned the award by meeting…
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American Heart Association Virtual Shoreline Heart Walk will raise funds for cardiovascular research
RWJBarnabas Health will partner with the American Heart Association again this year to raise awareness and funds for lifesaving cardiovascular research. Bill Arnold, MHA, president of the RWJBarnabas Health (RWJBH) Southern Region, will serve as chair for the American Heart Association Virtual Shoreline Heart Walk taking place this fall. This year’s goal is to…
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New law to improve stroke care in New Jersey
On Jan. 21, Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill that would improve the stroke system of care in New Jersey. The bill was passed unanimously by both houses of the Legislature. The new law ensures that stroke centers are certified to ensure they have the pieces in place to treat stroke patients in a timely…