A mini-stroke, or transient ischemic attack (TIA), is a serious warning sign that should never be ignored. It happens when blood flow to a part of the brain is briefly blocked or reduced, causing ...

During an ischemic stroke, blood vessels in the brain are blocked or narrowed. During a hemorrhagic stroke, there's bleeding ...

The clot-dissolving medication, alteplase, improved stroke patients' recovery by more than 50% when given up to 24 hours after the beginning of an ischemic stroke, according to preliminary ...

University of Calgary's Hotchkiss Brain Institute researchers with the Calgary Stroke Program at Foothills Medical Centre revolutionized treatment for stroke with the ESCAPE Trial, proving that a clot ...

Study finds butylphthalide slows cognitive decline in stroke survivors, enhancing recovery and quality of life.

A rapid blood test could speed treatment for people who have suffered a stroke related to brain bleeding, a new study says.

A new study has found that prescribing blood thinners to adults under 65 with atrial fibrillation (AFib) but no other health risks does not help prevent stroke, mini-stroke (TIA), or memory problems.

Study reveals how the brain repairs itself after a stroke, uncovering gender differences that could lead to personalized treatments.

stroke before giving treatment. That's usually done through imaging, which can be delayed for hours while a patient is ...

My neighbor had a stroke and received a "clot buster" medication. Then, I found out my uncle had a surgery after a stroke.