A stroke not only affects the brain but one's entire body. It can lead to lifetime disability as it causes paralysis. Millions of people get a stroke every year, but many are saved with the help ...

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 ...

During American Heart Month (February), the American Heart Association encourages people to focus on their cardiovascular ...

Goal of the diagnostic work-up in the acute phase involves avoiding tPA-related complications and in the post-acute phase is directed at identifying stroke etiology and providing intervention for ...

The causes and risk factors for stroke are well understood. A stroke, or the event that occurs when blood flow is interrupted or reduced, is often a consequence of a condition such as diabetes ...

People who have a transient ischemic attack (TIA) should get aggressive treatment to help protect cognitive health, a new study suggests.

A recent study from the National University of Ireland has shed light on possible triggers that may increase the risk of stroke. Researchers found that strong emotions, such as anger or distress, and ...