The main cause of ischemic strokes, which account for 87 percent of all strokes, is atherosclerosis. These fatty deposits, ...

The most common type of stroke is an ischemic stroke, accounting for about 87% of all cases, according to the American Stroke ...

Shifting patterns in ischemic stroke mortality and death locations across US populations highlight disparities and end-of-life care needs.

Learn the warning signs and symptoms of a stroke from a neurosurgeon, and what to do if you think someone is having a brain ...

Stroke: Causes and Risk Factors. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Brown RD. ... Women ages 35 and younger are 44% more likely to have an ischemic stroke than male peers.

Conditions such as heart disease, stroke, and respiratory infections account for the majority of deaths each year around the world. Some preventive measures may help lower your risk. When people ...

Conclusion This nationwide analysis suggests that for acute ischemic stroke patients treated with MT, readmission to index hospitals within 90 days is associated with a higher likelihood of home ...

In Asian countries, ICAD is believed to contribute to 12% to 54% of all ischemic strokes. Numerous studies on cerebrovascular diseases in the continent have consistently demonstrated that ICAD is ...

The consequences of cerebrovascular disease are among the leading health issues worldwide. 1,2 Although ischemic stroke is perhaps the best known end-organ effect, diseases of the cerebral circulation ...

About 50% of patients have headache after a hemorrhagic stroke, and more than a third report severe pain — yet headache care ...