An ischemic stroke occurs when the oxygen supply to the brain is significantly reduced. This reduction can lead to brain damage or the death of brain tissue. Most often, ischemic strokes are ...

occurrence of symptoms and signs corresponding to the involvement of focal areas in the brain" (Goldstein, Barnett, et al.,1989, p. 1412). The two main types of stroke are ischemic and hemorrhagic ...

"Short-term effects have not yet been well studied." Researchers identify disturbing factor linked to increased stroke risk: ...

Patients with cryptogenic stroke treated with routine transcatheter patent foramen ovale closure have increased 4-year stroke risk.

Having a high baseline Life’s Essential 8 status and maintaining it over an extended time period may decrease risk for stroke.

“Our findings do not support the guideline recommended practice of delaying DOAC initiation after ischemic stroke with AF regardless ... control trials in this area,” he noted.

Dual antiplatelet therapy with clopidogrel and aspirin can benefit patients with mild ischemic stroke when initiated up to 72 hours after symptom onset.

Experts warn again of the importance of timely treatment for stroke patients, as only 30% of AIS patients receive treatment ...

Patients in highest quintile of Social Vulnerability Index less likely to receive thrombolysis, mechanical thrombectomy ...