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

People with brain bleeds had nearly 7 times higher blood levels of a specific brain protein, called glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), than those who had strokes caused by clots in a study ...

Glial fibrillary acidic protein concentrations were strongly elevated in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage versus ischemic stroke and stroke mimics.

These two types of stroke require opposite treatments, and telling them apart quickly can limit brain damage FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A rapid blood test could speed treatment for ...

When taking the Navy Physical Screening Test -- the common fitness test for ... diver/EOD), you must swim a stroke that is considered an underwater recovery stroke, such as the breaststroke ...

Acting fast during a stroke can prevent long-term damage and save lives. Learn the FAST acronym: - Regular medical check-ups can identify and manage stroke risk factors before they lead to a stroke.

A blood test that detects the GFAP brain protein may help doctors determine the stroke type faster and allow them to start safe treatment for people before they get to the hospital. This could ...

A blood test may rapidly distinguish brain bleeds from clot-caused strokes, even before people with stroke symptoms reach the ...

A blood test may rapidly distinguish brain bleeds from clot-caused strokes, even before people with stroke symptoms reach the emergency room, according to a preliminary study presented at the ...