Hidden Blood Vessel Damage May Be the Real Cause of Many Small Strokes
Doctors have traditionally treated many strokes by targeting fatty plaque inside larger arteries.
However, growing evidence suggests that this approach may not address the underlying...
Mini-Stroke Warning: The Small Attack That Could Save Your Life if You Act Fast
A transient ischemic attack, usually called a TIA or mini-stroke, is a short interruption of blood flow to part of the brain.
Although the symptoms...
Why Common Stroke Prevention May Not Work for Everyone
Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability and death around the world. While many people know that blocked arteries can trigger a...
New AI Warns Doctors of Fatal Stroke Complication Before Symptoms
A new artificial intelligence system could give doctors an early warning when stroke patients are about to develop one of the deadliest complications of...
Migraine Headaches with Aura May Raise Stroke Risk in Older People
Migraines are far more than ordinary headaches. Many people experience severe throbbing pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound that can last for...
Scientists Uncover a Surprising Hidden Cause of Stroke
Tiny brain bleeds become more common as people grow older and are linked to memory problems, stroke, and dementia.
For many years, scientists believed these...
One Simple Pill Could Help Prevent Thousands of Heart Attacks and Strokes
Heart disease is the leading cause of death around the world. It increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure, which can...
New Robotic System Could Improve Stroke Walking Rehabilitation
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people survive a stroke, but recovery is often a long and difficult process. One of the biggest challenges...
AI Tool Could Save Stroke Patients from Deadly Brain Swelling
Doctors may soon have a powerful new tool to identify stroke patients who are at high risk of developing deadly brain swelling before obvious...
New ‘Artery-on-a-Chip’ Could Predict Stroke Risk Before It Happens
Doctors have long struggled to predict who will have an ischemic stroke. Some people with only mild narrowing of the arteries suddenly develop a...