forming the theoretical basis for many of the acute stroke therapies under study (Lees et al., 2006) as well as the rationale for intervening within a therapeutic time window following ischemic ...

Because our ability to detect acute stroke with neuroimaging ... is therefore to confirm the clinical suspicion of stroke and localize the ischemic territory involved. Treatments are then targeted ...

Many national initiatives focus on promoting early hospital arrival of patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) because treatment effectiveness is time-dependent. However, several studies reported ...

which randomized patients across 48 hospitals globally with minor acute ischemic stroke (NIHSS score 0-5) and intracranial occlusion or focal perfusion abnormality within 12 h from stroke onset to ...

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. A medication ...

Sen’s team linked flossing teeth at least once a week to a 22% lower risk of ischemic stroke, 44% lower risk of cardioembolic stroke and 12% lower risk of AFib. Most strokes are ischemic ...

Acute renal failure is caused by damage to the kidneys, which can occur as a result of blood loss, toxins, or physical damage to the kidneys. Acute renal failure occurs rapidly, causing generalized ...

People who flossed also had a lower risk of afib (irregular heartbeat), according to preliminary data from a new study. Flossing at least once a week may lower the risk of stroke and atrial ...