More than 100 million people globally have had a stroke, but there are ways to reduce your risk and spot the signs of stroke ...

The widely used FAST acronym remains the best tool for helping bystanders recognize stroke symptoms, despite efforts to expand it to BE-FAST.

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 suggests that a simple blood test could help doctors quickly determine whether a stroke is caused by bleeding or ...

Prehospital measurement of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) can rapidly differentiate intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) from ischemic stroke (IS) and stroke mimics.

In addition to a physical exam and blood tests, the patient will undergo brain imaging. This workup usually begins with a CT scan and often involves an MRI as well. Doctors diagnose the stroke ...