A stroke is often thought of as a condition of adulthood, yet it remains a significant and underrecognized cause of morbidity and mortality in the pediatric population. Despite being cited among the ...

Women, especially those who had high blood pressure during pregnancy or entered menopause before age 45, are among those with a greater risk for stroke. They and other high-risk groups are the focus ...

Acute ischemic stroke remains one of medicine’s most time-sensitive emergencies. When blood flow to the brain becomes blocked, approximately 1.9 million neurons die each minute without intervention.

BANGOR — New guidelines from the American Stroke Association recommend that select patients with acute ischemic stroke, which is caused by a blood clot, may now safely receive a strong clot busting ...

Share on Pinterest PIKSEL / Getty ImagesNew guidelines for stroke prevention from the American Stroke Association emphasize the benefits of GLP-1 drugs, a balanced diet, regular physical activity, and ...