Long-term dual antiplatelet therapy has not been rigorously assessed in patients with specific ischemic stroke subtypes other than that associated with atrial fibrillation (JW Neurol Aug 11 2009).

She knew it was time to go to the hospital. Tests in the emergency room led doctors to conclude she'd had a lacunar stroke.

Spasticity is a less reported but possible clinical finding. Lacunar stroke (small vessel). Patients with diabetes or hypertension frequently present with small vessel ischemic stroke syndromes.

Headache is infrequent in acute lacunar infarction, but it might nevertheless have important clinical implications. Arboix et al. investigated whether the site of infarct affects the incidence of ...

The following is a summary of “Prevalence and Clinical Implications of Hemosiderin Deposits in Recent Small Subcortical ...

A Filipino cook, who contracted a chronic neuro condition on a chemical tanker, leads a landmark suit to end a Dutch practice ...

Freestyle swimming has been included in every modern Olympics. Currently, freestyle is contested in more Olympic events than any other stroke, at distances of 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, and 1500m.

Dear Dr. Roach: In 2016, I had a brain MRI without contrast, which showed chronic small-vessel brain disease and a remote lacunar infarct in the right cerebellum. This brain MRI was done because I ...

More than 600,000 people in the US will have their first stroke this year. The American Stroke Association wants to arm doctors and patients with the knowledge to help lower that number.

Disruptions of blood circulation to the brain may result in a stroke. It occurs in two forms, both potentially life-threatening. If you or someone with you exhibits signs of a stroke, do not delay.