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

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 ...

While early intervention is vital for a positive outcome, medical experts also stress the need to prevent strokes, which the ...

Background After stroke, many patients experience cognitive and/or emotional problems. While national guidelines recommend screening for these problems, actual screening rates might be limited.

Patients with atrial fibrillation who have experienced a stroke would benefit greatly from earlier treatment than is ...

A population-based study of transient ischemic attack incidence in Novosibirsk, Russia, 1987–1988 and 1996–1997. Stroke. 2000; 31:9–13. Link Google Scholar; 27. Sempere AP, Duarte J, Cabezas C, ...

Non-valvular atrial fibrillation accounts for 13–26% of acute ischaemic strokes.1 Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are ...

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

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

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

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