Eight years ago, at the age of 53, Jeff Miller woke up, got out of bed and fell to the floor. Although he was having trouble seeing, he managed to get down the stairs to the first floor of his ...
Stroke is the leading cause of death in women, who also have a higher lifetime risk of stroke than men.Mercy Medical Center cardiologist Dr. Dawn Kershner said risk factors include high blood ...
Prompt treatment, initiated within the first two to three hours of a stroke, is crucial for increasing the chances of recovery. Stroke symptoms include sudden muscle weakness, difficulty speaking, ...
Propranolol, a beta blocker medication used for treating high blood pressure and preventing migraines, may lower ischemic stroke risk in women who experience migraines frequently.