A compound found in soybeans may be useful in improving blood flow in arteries of stroke patients, a new study from Hong Kong has found.
The chemical called Isoflavone is also found in chickpeas, legumes and clovers. The current study had 50 patients taking 80 milligrams of the isoflavone supplement, and 52 patients on placebos.
Blood Pressure Chart
Blood pressure is the pressure of the blood flowing through your blood vessels against the vessel walls. Just by entering you age, you can get the accurate range of blood pressure value.
Blood pressure is the pressure of the blood flowing through your blood vessels against the vessel walls. Just by entering you age, you can get the accurate range of blood pressure value.
"These findings may have important implications for the use of isoflavone for secondary prevention in patients with cardiovascular disease, on top of conventional treatments," the researchers wrote.
The details of the study appear in the European Heart Journal.
Stroke – Early Warning Signs - Risk Factor - Rehab - Treatment
Stroke can cause permanent disability and it is important to recognize its early warning signs to stop its progress. Early warning signs of stroke include sudden weakness of facial muscles.
Stroke can cause permanent disability and it is important to recognize its early warning signs to stop its progress. Early warning signs of stroke include sudden weakness of facial muscles.
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Recurrent Strokes can Be Prevented by Increasing General Practice Opening Hours
Increasing general practice opening hours would improve the opportunity for assessment and urgent referral to specialist care of patients with a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or minor stroke
Increasing general practice opening hours would improve the opportunity for assessment and urgent referral to specialist care of patients with a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or minor stroke
Research Indicates Turmeric Helps Reduce Size of Hemorrhagic Stroke
Turmeric, the active ingredient of the Indian curry spice, may help reduce the size of a hemorrhagic stroke, say a group of researchers.
Turmeric, the active ingredient of the Indian curry spice, may help reduce the size of a hemorrhagic stroke, say a group of researchers.
