The NHS has warned UK households about a 'silent killer' condition, stressing the importance of knowing the '"first sign." ...

About one in three people who have a mini stroke, or a transient ischemic attack, will suffer a stroke eventually.

Background Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) significantly improves outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion. There is limited understanding of how the site of hospital ...

The main cause of ischemic strokes, which account for 87 percent of all strokes, is atherosclerosis. These fatty deposits, ...

Although the NHS says the first sign 'may not seem like much', it is crucial to seek medical attention as soon as possible ...

Moyamoya disease—a rare, progressive condition that narrows the brain's blood vessels—leads to an increased risk of stroke ...

Screening for emotional problems after TIA and ischaemic stroke. Table 2 shows the survey responses for the items about screening for emotional problems. According to 29 (56%) of the participants, ...

Tracey McMahon woke in the middle of the night with a blinding headache - 'at first I thought it was a bad migraine'.

Learn about the critical warning signs of stroke that you should never ignore. Recognizing these symptoms can save lives and ...

Introduction. There is mounting emphasis on creating dedicated services for transient ischemic attack (TIA) patients. 1 Measures of TIA incidence are needed to improve appropriate allocation of health ...

Several studies have highlighted that the early risk of stroke after transient ischaemic attack (TIA) is higher than previously thought. In population or hospital based studies of patients within a ...

A stroke, also known as a brain attack, causes brain damage when blood flow to the brain is interrupted. Representative Photo ...