Postoperative atrial fibrillation, commonly known as Afib, has traditionally been viewed as benign and limited. But a study led by researchers at the University of Michigan Health Frankel Cardiovascular Center finds that postoperative atrial fibrillation increases the risk of strokes and permanent Afib — and is linked to worse long term survival — after heart valve surgery.

National study examined health care perceptions of approximately 3,500 women, including those with and without a history of stroke

University of Michigan researchers found that the overproduction of neutrophil extracellular traps is an important contributing factor to vascular dysfunction in diabetes.

More than 70% of people experiencing a stroke who require a transfer wait longer than two hours to be transferred from the initial emergency department to hospitals with higher levels of care to receive time-sensitive care, a study finds.

Moyamoya disease is a rare condition that can cause blockage of the blood vessels in the brain and increase the risk of stroke. Learn more about this chronic disease from U-M Health’s neurologist and neurosurgeon as they explain more about how it is diagnosed and treated.

University of Michigan Health has received the highest honor from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association as a leader in stroke care in 2022, according to national guidelines and research. This marks the 9th consecutive year that the health system’s Comprehensive Stroke Center has earned the AHA’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GoldPlus award.

A 34-year-old mom of two was able to recover after receiving life-saving stroke care, including treatment for a hole in her heart, at Sparrow Health System, part of U-M Health.

Research finds higher blood sugar linked to faster loss of brain power in stroke survivors.

Doctors say the results would have been catastrophic had the then 4-year-old received heart surgery elsewhere.

A life-threatening stroke, followed by quick medical attention, led to Jack Jenkins’ remarkable recovery.

David Wallace’s virtual visits weren’t only more convenient, they led the way to urgent surgery when experts had no time to waste.

Now a stroke survivor thanks to his wife’s quick thinking, a couple reflects back while looking ahead at a new stroke-related clinical trial at Michigan Medicine.

Through telemedicine offered at Michigan Medicine, nurse gets immediate, expert care while experiencing a critical stroke.

When Bill Sanders suffered a stroke, his immediate treatment led to a full recovery. As part of National Stroke Awareness Month, he shares his story.

Learn the differences between types of strokes, including ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, and find out why even mini-strokes require prompt medical attention.