A >medical emergency, and recognizing symptoms quickly is critical to receiving timely care. "There's nothing a bystander or I can do, without anything available to me, to help if I see someone having ...

One in six deaths from cardiovascular disease in the United States is due to stroke, and over 100 million people worldwide have had a stroke, which is a leading cause of serious long-term disability.

A stroke can strike anyone, anywhere, at any time, but certain individuals are at higher risk. Recognizing the signs and symptoms is crucial for swift intervention and minimizing long-term damage.

Stroke recovery represents one of the most challenging yet hopeful journeys in medicine. While the brain damage from a stroke cannot be reversed, the remarkable ability of the human brain to rewire ...

The widely used FAST acronym remains the best tool for helping bystanders recognize stroke symptoms, despite efforts to expand it to BE-FAST. A new study showed that adding Balance and Eye changes (BE ...

(NewsUSA) – Cardiovascular Disease including stroke remains a leading cause of death in the United States and is the number one cause of death in women, according to the American Stroke Association, a ...

A stroke — either a blockage of blood flow to the brain or bleeding in the brain — is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment. The two types of stroke are treated differently but can ...

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KWQC) -Every second counts when it comes to stroke. That’s the message from University of Iowa Health Care, home to the region’s only comprehensive stroke center, and a national ...

Every year on 29 October, voices in India and around the world come together for World Stroke Day to raise awareness about a condition that strikes silently. It’s easy to think a stroke happens only ...