Learn why people often dismiss stroke warning signs, how psychological barriers delay treatment, and what actions can save ...
People who have a transient ischemic attack (TIA) should get aggressive treatment to help protect cognitive health, a new study suggests.
The clot-dissolving medication, alteplase, improved stroke patients' recovery by more than 50% when given up to 24 hours ...
A man was awarded just under $1 million dollars for pain and suffering after not getting sufficient attention for a stroke.
Pregnancy puts women at higher risk for stroke, especially in the last month before delivery and the first six weeks after giving birth. One mom shares her incredible story.
This event is caused by a blockage to blood vessels going into the brain, just like an ischemic stroke. The difference is ...
The widely used FAST acronym remains the best tool for helping bystanders recognize stroke symptoms, despite efforts to expand it to BE-FAST.
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) explains: "There are usually no symptoms of high cholesterol. But if left untreated, it ...
Eight years ago, at the age of 53, Jeff Miller woke up, got out of bed and fell to the floor. Although he was having trouble seeing, he managed to get down the stairs to the first floor of his ...
F.A.S.T. stands for facial drooping, arm weakness and speech difficulty, all of which are symptoms of a stroke. The T stands ...
My neighbor had a stroke and received a "clot buster" medication. Then, I found out my uncle had a surgery after a stroke.