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Stroke Prevention Tips: A stroke is a serious medical condition that happens when the blood supply to the brain is disrupted. This sudden interruption can be due to a blockage or a rupture of the ...

Every day in the UK around 240 people suffer the catastrophic impact of a stroke. Sometimes seen as “brain attacks” these happen when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted ...

Stents can also be placed in brain blood vessels to treat strokes caused by artery narrowing. This neurovascular intervention involves inserting a stent through a small needle in the leg or hand ...

Stroke affects over 20 million globally yearly, causing 5 million deaths. Recognizing early signs and seeking immediate medical help within the 'Golden Hour' can reduce long-term disability.

By Jillian Steinhauer Tamara de Lempicka’s first major U.S. survey invokes her as a trailblazing techno-feminist who borrowed freely from art history. But it also buries her erratic second act.

Strokes occur when blood flow to the brain is disrupted, either due to a blockage (ischemic stroke) or a hemorrhage (hemorrhagic stroke). In younger patients, ischemic strokes are more common ...

Ischemic stroke is caused by a blockage of blood flow to the brain and is the most common type of stroke. Alteplase is the only drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA ...

Nine out of 12 post-stroke rehabilitation patients at the Cleveland Clinic showed improvement from the deep brain stimulation (DBS) treatment, according to a Cleveland Clinic press release.

Experts this week identified new risks and issued updated recommendations for preventing strokes, a leading cause of death and disability in the U.S. It's the first time in a decade that health ...

Regular exercise, such as walking, cycling, or swimming, strengthens the heart and improves blood circulation, which reduces the risk of stroke. Exercise also stimulates brain plasticity ...