People who have a transient ischemic attack (TIA) should get aggressive treatment to help protect cognitive health, a new study suggests.
A man was awarded just under $1 million dollars for pain and suffering after not getting sufficient attention for a stroke.
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Erin Adelekun, who had a stroke days after giving birth, raises awareness as "Stroke Mama." Her stroke symptoms included a severe headache and a limp arm.
This event is caused by a blockage to blood vessels going into the brain, just like an ischemic stroke. The difference is ...
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) explains: "There are usually no symptoms of high cholesterol. But if left untreated, it ...
In a randomized clinical trial, giving the clot-busting medication alteplase up to 24 hours after stroke symptoms first appeared increased the odds of better recovery by 50% compared to those who ...
The widely used FAST acronym remains the best tool for helping bystanders recognize stroke symptoms, despite efforts to expand it to BE-FAST.