Every year, millions of people around the world suffer ischemic strokes that block blood flow to a region of the brain.

Danish researchers have succeeded in mapping how blood vessels in the brain react after a stroke. This new insight can lead to more effective treatment and fewer complications for patients, according ...

A global study establishes long-term risk of stroke. Findings shows one in five people who experience a minor stroke or TIA will have another stroke within 10 years.

Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) and MaDfly have deployed a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) in open sea conditions, marking a breakthrough in offshore in-water surveys.The operation was conducted on the ...

Nitroglycerin is the drug commonly used, which reduces blood pressure by rapidly relaxing blood vessels. In such cases, an intravenous dose of nitroglycerin, Nitropress (sodium nitroprusside), ...

Vasculitis is a group of diseases, also known as angiitis, that damage blood vessels by causing inflammation. It can affect any blood vessel anywhere in the body. Vasculitis means inflammation of ...

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Ambulance crews in Cambridgeshire are currently trialling a finger-prick blood test to diagnose the most severe type of stroke. Early data suggests the test could be "up to twice as effective as ...

The researchers found that stroke cut off communication with parvalbumin neuron cells, which play a vital role in brain function and an individual's behavior – including movement.

Potassium may be the best-known nutritional supplement for blood pressure regulation. It works by helping sodium leave the body through the urine and helping blood vessels relax. Research suggests ...

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TIAs occur when there is a temporary disruption in the blood supply to a specific area of the brain. Essentially, a TIA is the same as a stroke, but its symptoms are short-lived. A TIA serves as a ...