“The best outcomes, explains Dr. Modak, “occur when the medication is administered within 3 to 4.5 hours of the onset of ...

HealthDay News — More than one in four critically ill patients with stroke experience delirium, according to a study published online July 1 in the American Journal of Critical Care.

Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), commonly known as "mini-strokes," are often brushed off despite being serious warning signs of a potential stroke. A 2017 American Heart Association study revealed ...

International Stroke Conference 2023 Moderated Poster Abstracts Session Title: Acute Treatment: Systemic Thrombolysis and Cerebroprotection and Cerebrovascular Manifestations of COVID-19 Moderated ...

Stanford researchers have discovered a breakthrough technology that shrinks and removes blood clots to treat strokes, heart attacks, and other clot-related diseases.

The session focused on the evolution of stroke care, particularly ischemic strokes, which make up 87% of all strokes. It ...

Older Black patients on Medicare in the United States experience disparities in stroke care access and outcomes, compared with White patients.

The device, called a milli-spinner, is a tiny, powerfully rotating hollow tube outfitted with fins and slits. In action, both lab and swine tests demonstrate the ability to dramatically compact and ...

In sum, the available evidence indicates that intravenous tPA can be expected to benefit perhaps one out of 100 patients with ischemic stroke, and most commonly in patients with less-severe strokes.

From Breakthrough Discovery to Lifesaving Treatment: UC San Diego’s Impact on Stroke Care University of California San Diego, with the support of the National Institutes of Health, was instrumental in ...

Introduction: Data indicate approximately 60% of stroke patients use Emergency Medical Systems (EMS) to access medical care. EMS use is associated with improved door to physician and CT times in ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Richmond University Medical Center has achieved certification from both the American Stroke Association and The Joint Commission for its expertise and high-quality care ...