A mild stroke, sometimes called a mini-stroke or a transient ischemic attack (TIA), may not cause major damage right away, ...

The NHS has warned UK households about a 'silent killer' condition, stressing the importance of knowing the '"first sign." ...

High cholesterol is often dubbed the “silent killer” because it progresses for years without clear symptoms, until serious ...

The most common type of stroke is an ischemic stroke, accounting for about 87% of all cases, according to the American Stroke ...

Have you ever experienced a sudden, severe headache? What about a moment when words just wouldn’t come out right, even though ...

About one in three people who have a mini stroke, or a transient ischemic attack, will suffer a stroke eventually.

Background Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) significantly improves outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion. There is limited understanding of how the site of hospital ...

Although the NHS says the first sign 'may not seem like much', it is crucial to seek medical attention as soon as possible ...

Moyamoya disease—a rare, progressive condition that narrows the brain's blood vessels—leads to an increased risk of stroke ...

Results Neurologists in 78 hospitals were invited to join the survey, and 52 (67%) of them completed it. Thirty-one (59%) neurologists reported that screening for cognitive problems after TIA and ...

Tracey McMahon woke in the middle of the night with a blinding headache - 'at first I thought it was a bad migraine'.

Learn about the critical warning signs of stroke that you should never ignore. Recognizing these symptoms can save lives and ...