The sensations that are caused by some of the most severe migraines can cause you to feel as if you’re having a stroke. Sometimes a migraine, specifically a migraine with aura (or visual disturbances) ...

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Background: The presence of sarcopenia at the time of stroke may deteriorate the rehabilitation and functional outcomes. There is no consensus on the factors associated with stroke-related sarcopenia ...

This will be very helpful. First, let's define what a stroke is. Now in the medical community, everyone calls it a CVA. That stands for Cerebral Vascular Accident. There are two different types of ...

Nov. 27, 2024 — Researchers have analysed the effects of seven different hormone treatments for menopausal symptoms on the risk of blood clots, stroke and heart attack. The study, which involved ...

Credit: University of Southern Denmark The brain tries to repair damage after a stroke by utilizing its own repair cells, which function like skilled craftsmen. However, their efforts are often ...

About 795,000 Americans will have a stroke this year, but new research suggests that a common, healthy habit may reduce the risk of certain types of stroke. “We aimed to determine which oral ...

According to new research from the University of Missouri School of Medicine, the number of mechanical thrombectomies performed at hospitals is not an accurate indicator of patient outcomes.

A combination of Boolean operators, Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), and free-text terms was utilized, incorporating search terms such as “Stroke,” “Cerebrovascular accident,” “Brain Vascular Accident ...

Headaches in specific areas can sometimes signal a stroke. For example, a stroke in the carotid artery, which supplies blood to the front of the brain, might cause pain in the forehead or face. Stroke ...

Negar Asdaghi, each episode of Stroke's monthly podcast, Stroke Alert, begins by posing key takeaway questions from featured articles in the current issue of Stroke. This is followed by a brief ...