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Increased Risk Of Stroke With Increased Nonfasting Triglyceride LevelsSaturday, November 15, 2008 @ 6:11AMIn addition to being associated with increased risk of heart attack, elevated nonfasting levels of triglycerides appear to be associated with increased risk of ischemic stroke, according to a study released on November 12, 2008 in JAMA. Elevated levels of nonfasting triglycerides indicate that remnant lipoproteins, which remain after metabolism and storage, are present.

Mall heart study finds screening helps patientsThursday, November 13, 2008 @ 10:33PMSYDNEY — Cape Breton has higher rates of heart disease and risks associated with it than anywhere else in Canada.

Mall heart study finds screening helps patientsThursday, November 13, 2008 @ 10:33PMSYDNEY — Cape Breton has higher rates of heart disease and risks associated with it than anywhere else in Canada.

High non-fasting triglyceride risk studiedThursday, November 13, 2008 @ 1:51PMA Danish study suggests high non-fasting triglyceride levels can not only increase the risk of heart attack but also increase the risk of ischemic stroke.Scientists from Copenhagen University Hospitals, led by Dr. Jacob Freiberg, said the methodology used in previous studies might have missed an association between triglycerides and ischemic stroke.By using levels of non-fasting rather than ...

High non-fasting triglyceride risk studiedThursday, November 13, 2008 @ 1:41PM COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Nov. 13 (UPI) -- A Danish study suggests high non-fasting triglyceride levels can not only increase the risk of heart attack but also increase the risk of ischemic stroke.