Some patients with a common type of stroke benefit from a clot-busting drug given between 4.5 and 24 hours after symptoms emerged, according to a new study.

Persistent post-stroke vertigo leads to poorer outcomes and reduced mobility, even in patients with high rehabilitation participation rates.

Psychological therapy was associated with significantly reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety among patients with a history of stroke, with greater benefits in those who initiated talk therapy ...

Warning strokes can last for less than a minute but require immediate medical attention. Strokes are a leading cause of death in the US, with nearly 800,000 people experiencing one every year. On ...

Carol A. Cates, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, is the chief nursing officer at Odessa Regional Medical Center. You can reach her via e-mail at [email protected] Every time I think about strokes, I think about ...

About 795,000 Americans suffer from stroke each year. That’s one about every 40 seconds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Strokes occur when the flow of oxygen and other ...

Intravenous thrombolysis remains a standard treatment for acute ischemic stroke within 4.5 hours after onset. Vascular reocclusion may occur after intravenous thrombolysis and may be preventable with ...

A mini-stroke, or transient ischemic attack (TIA), may seem harmless when symptoms fade quickly, but neurologists warn it is a serious red flag. Brief weakness, slurred speech, or vision loss can ...

Stroke is one of the fourth most common cerebrovascular diseases in Korea (2024 cause of death statistics), and it is a serious disease that can lead to death in severe cases, such as clogged blood ...