May is Stroke Awareness Month and when it comes to identifying the signs of a stroke, time is of the essence. The quicker you know how to spot the signs of a stroke, the quicker you can get help and ...

Your spinal cord needs a steady blood supply to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the tissues. This blood helps the spinal cord cells send nerve impulses to the rest of your body. The impulses are ...

The biggest risk factor for stroke is the same in every country in the world, and it’s also the easiest one to reverse. A colored three-dimensional MRA scan shows internal bleeding (red, centre right) ...

AIIMS Delhi's GRASSROOT trial marks India's first brain stent success for stroke care, with Supernova restoring blood flow in ...

The number of young people having strokes has been increasing, and the trend is very concerning to health care workers. “In my experience, we have been treating more young adults with strokes in ...

Subclinical atrial fibrillation is short-lasting and asymptomatic and can usually be detected only by long-term continuous monitoring with pacemakers or defibrillators. Subclinical atrial fibrillation ...

Surviving a stroke is only the beginning. Many people face years of hidden disabilities, limited rehabilitation and financial ...

For more than a century, strokes have been a leading cause of death among U.S. adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The sudden cerebrovascular event affects nearly ...

Prolonged fatigue could indicate poor sleep habits — but it could also be a lingering effect of mini-strokes. That’s according to a new study from Aalborg University Hospital in Denmark, which was ...