The true toll of a transient ischemic attack may be found in accelerated cognitive decline
A University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine-led study suggests that first-time transient ischemic ...
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Mini-Stroke May Be as Harmful to Long-Term Brain Health as a Full Stroke
People who have a transient ischemic attack (TIA) should get aggressive treatment to help protect cognitive health, a new ...
DiaMedica Therapeutics Announces Publication of DM199’s Mechanism of Action for the Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS) in the Journal Stroke
DiaMedica Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: DMAC), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel treatments for severe ischemic diseases, today announced the peer-reviewed ...
Clot-busting meds may be effective up to 24 hours after initial stroke symptoms
The clot-dissolving medication, alteplase, improved stroke patients' recovery by more than 50% when given up to 24 hours after the beginning of an ischemic stroke, according to preliminary ...
Co-Occurrence Of“Perinatal Stroke And Neonatal Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy”
Dr. Greg Vigna Study shows that perinatal arterial ischemic stroke often coexists with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy in infants receiving ...
This ‘mini’ health condition is more serious than doctors thought — and can lead to brain decline: study
Research consistently shows that experiencing a stroke significantly increases the risk of developing cognitive decline and ...
Stroke now the third leading cause of death in western society
Strokes are a major cause of death and disability and the third leading cause of death in western society. It is estimated 3% ...
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Alteplase May Improve Stroke Recovery Up to 24 Hours After Symptoms
Alteplase improves stroke recovery by over 50% when given up to 24 hours after symptom onset, offering hope for patients with ...
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Mayo Clinic Q&A: 5 things to know about stroke
A friend from my book club recently had a stroke. I learned that women have a higher risk of strokes. What are the risk factors, and are there signs to watch for that indicate someone is having a ...
WVU RNI performs first in-human stroke treatment using new catheter system
In the ever-evolving quest to improve treatment for stroke victims, WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute recently performed the first in-human procedure using a new technology to treat strokes ...
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7 signs of mini strokes everyone over 40 needs to know
Learn the essential warning signs of mini strokes, how they differ from major strokes, and why immediate medical attention ...