After adjusting for potential confounders (age, sex, race, use of birth control, pregnancy), findings showed propranolol use was associated with a significant reduction in the risk of stroke among ...

The severity of left ventricular diastolic dysfunction affects risk for incident stroke and transient ischemic attack, as well as major bleeding.

Compared with thrombotic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke has more than double the odds of diagnostic delay in pregnant and postpartum patients.

The challenges of translating neuroprotective interventions with promising efficacy in animal studies into effective treatments for patients with stroke are well documented, with issues including ...

Learn why people often dismiss stroke warning signs, how psychological barriers delay treatment, and what actions can save ...

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

Two health advocates with the American Heart Association shared stories about strokes and heart attacks. Kayla Sacco said one ...

Stroke symptoms include sudden muscle weakness, difficulty speaking, facial drooping, loss of balance, and vision problems. These symptoms often go unrecognised. However, doctors have identified a ...

“Because strokes can strike at any age, it’s important to be aware of how your brain works and the signs and symptoms of stroke,” says Dr. Fan Caprio, medical director of the Comprehensive ...

COPD is a progressive lung disease with mild symptoms in the early stages that gradually worsen. Early diagnosis and treatment can help preserve lung function. People with COPD often have trouble ...

Many stroke survivors and families of stroke survivors worry about the safety of flying as a passenger in an airplane after a stroke. Is the concern warranted? It certainly is a common question, so ...

Mechanisms of pregnancy-related stroke differ compared to those of the non-pregnant population, but few data exist regarding presenting signs and symptoms of maternal stroke, which is often missed at ...