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Even the Smallest Possible Stroke Can Damage Brain Tissue and Impair Cognitive Function

December 17, 2012

Blocking a single tiny blood vessel in the brain can harm neural tissue and even alter behavior, a new study from the University of California, San Diego has shown. But these consequences can be mitigated by a drug already in use, suggesting treatment that could slow the progress of dementia…

The Brain’s “Inner GPS” Gets Dismantled

November 10, 2014

…from what is observed perhaps derive clues about why strokes and Alzheimer’s disease can destroy a person’s sense of direction.

Man Walks Again After Surgery to Reverse Muscle Paralysis

February 27, 2013

After four years of confinement to a wheelchair, Rick Constantine, 58, is now walking again after undergoing an unconventional surgery at University of California, San Diego Heath System to restore the use of his leg. Neurosurgeon Justin Brown, MD, performed the novel 3-hour procedure.

Blood Thinner Found to Significantly Reduce Subsequent Heart Failure Risks

April 24, 2019

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine found using blood thinners in patients with worsening heart failure, coronary artery disease and irregular heart rhythms was associated with a reduced risk of thromboembolic events, such as stroke and heart attack.

Heart Disease is in the Eye of the Beholder

March 2, 2021

Researchers at UC San Diego Health see a possible way to detect heart disease through the eye.

UC San Diego Health Recognized for Outstanding Stroke Care

March 29, 2018

…crucial when treating a stroke because, during an event, as many as 2 million neurons may die with each passing minute. Lifesaving interventions administered quickly and effectively not only save lives but also limit disabilities associated with the condition. A recent data analysis conducted by the American Heart Association (AHA)…

UC San Diego Team Wins Entrepreneurship Challenge for Third Year in a Row

May 28, 2024

A UC San Diego team wants to create a company to give first responders and emergency room personnel a new, portable and cost-effective tool to rapidly diagnose stroke patients and speed treatment. The group’s pitch was awarded first place in the 2024 National Nanotechnology Entrepreneurship Challenge.

Comprehensive Stroke Center Earns Gold Recognition for Patient Care

December 10, 2015

…someone experiences a major stroke, almost two million nerve cells in the brain die each minute, emphasizing the need for rapid treatment. Stroke patients who receive life-saving interventions more quickly have a higher chance of recovery. A recent data analysis showed the Comprehensive Stroke Center at UC San Diego Medical…

UC San Diego Health Receives Certification for Second Comprehensive Stroke Center

January 8, 2018

…certification from the Joint Commission to be a Comprehensive Stroke Center. This certification is in addition to the existing accreditation at UC San Diego Medical Center in Hillcrest. This expansion makes UC San Diego Health the only health system in San Diego County to have two access points for comprehensive…

Some Atrial Fibrillation Patients Receive Unnecessary Blood Thinners

April 13, 2015

…the lowest risk for stroke receive unnecessary blood thinners from cardiology specialists, according to a new study by researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and University of California, San Francisco, and these health care providers must be made aware of the resulting potential health risks. The…

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