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

Revised medical guidelines on fitness to drive now mean more people are permitted to drive with a variety of conditions than ...

Facial droop: One side of your face appears dragged-down or you can’t smile or otherwise emote how you typically do. Weakness ...

BE and SE TAVI had similar 6-year outcomes. BE had fewer pacemakers but more leaflet thrombosis, while SE saw more transient ...

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

The most common type of stroke is an ischemic stroke, accounting for about 87% of all cases, according to the American Stroke ...

Cite this: An Update on Transient Ischemic Attacks - Medscape - Oct 01, 2005. Abstract and Introduction; Pathophysiology; Assessment; Secondary Prevention; Nursing Interventions; Summary; ...

Risk for stroke recurrence is not decreased with the addition of oral anticoagulation to standard antiplatelet therapy following acute ischemic stroke.

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

Transient ischemic attack (TIA) and minor stroke are risk factors for subsequent stroke and functional disability; however, there is currently no means of identifying patients who are at risk.

When most people think of a stroke, they picture dramatic symptoms—slurred speech, sudden muscle weakness, or impaired ...

High cholesterol is often dubbed the “silent killer” because it progresses for years without clear symptoms, until serious ...