The first stroke is what’s called an ischemic stroke, it’s when a clot lodges in a vessel in the brain, and that part of the ...

An ischemic stroke is a medical emergency caused by a blockage in a blood vessel that supplies blood to a region of the brain. Symptoms may include facial drooping, limb weakness on one side ...

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Stroke is a common and serious disorder, and is a leading cause of disability and death in adults. Transient ischaemic attacks are now recognised as being common precursors of stroke, with a high ...

The ultimate success of stroke care depends on one factor: time. “People need to recognize symptoms of stroke and call 911,” ...

An ischemic stroke happens when a blood vessel supplying blood to your brain gets blocked by a blood clot. Most strokes are this type. A fatty substance called plaque collects in your arteries ...

HELSINKI, Finland—It may be possible to safely cut back on the level of monitoring performed in select patients with acute ...

The BE-FAST acronym can help recognise early signs of stroke. In addition to these signs, sometimes individuals may ...

But it can lead to life-threatening problems like a heart attack or stroke. You can also get ischemia because of a blood clot. Plaque itself is a problem. But sometimes, it can bust open and form ...

An ischemic stroke is when a blood clot or other particles reduce blood flow to part of the brain, depriving it of oxygen. A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in part of the brain ...

Halving the number of times vital signs and neurological function are checked in low-risk patients after treatment for acute ischaemic stroke does not compromise care or recovery, according to new ...

In a recent study published in BMJ Open, a group of researchers evaluated the effectiveness of acupuncture in reducing the risk of ischemic stroke among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).