ASPIRE: Preventing strokes through better atrial fibrillation screening
Type: Research
Dr Alan Cameron and the ASPIRE team are developing a way to predict who’s at risk of atrial fibrillation so that they can be offered screening and treatment to help prevent stroke.
Atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a type of irregular heartbeat that can cause blood clots to form in your heart. Having atrial fibrillation increases your risk of stroke by five times.
Atrial Fibrillation: information and resources
Information about atrial fibrillation for healthcare and other professionals. We have a number of resources available including guides and factsheets.
Attendance Allowance
Type: Support
Attendance Allowance is a benefit for people aged 65 or over who need help with their care because of an illness or disability. Learn more about what it is and who is eligible for this support.
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ATTEST 2: A trial comparing the new “clot busting” drug treatment tenecteplase with standard clot-busting treatment
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Currently, a drug called alteplase is used in thrombolysis, but the researchers think that another drug, called tenecteplase, may be more effective than alteplase.
B.A.S.H -Support for Talk"(Bracknell Aphasia Self Help) "
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Back on track
Marc Hodes, 53 from Nottingham, was busy with family life, a successful career as an IT director and coaching at his local football club when he had a stroke.
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Bake a difference materials
Find a range of materials to help make your Bake event even more special.
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