Medically reviewed by Huma Sheikh, MD Key Takeaways High blood pressure and atherosclerosis are common causes of strokes. Atrial fibrillation can lead to clot formation increasing stroke risk.

Most Americans likely know at least a little about the signs of a stroke. While early intervention is vital for a positive outcome, medical experts also stress the need to prevent strokes, which the ...

Eight years ago, at the age of 53, Jeff Miller woke up, got out of bed and fell to the floor. Although he was having trouble seeing, he managed to get down the stairs to the first floor of his home ...

A stroke, sometimes called a brain attack, occurs when something blocks blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. In either case, parts of the brain become damaged ...

Treatment Because ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes have different causes and effects on the body, both require different treatments. Rapid diagnosis is important for reducing brain damage and enabling ...

Though deaths linked to cardiovascular diseases are down, stroke and heart disease are still in the top five leading causes ...

Having an ischemic stroke during pregnancy or three months after pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of ...

A stroke patient at HonorHealth Research Institute is the first in Arizona to receive a new investigational treatment that ...

Tiny cuts in hidden salt could quietly prevent tens of thousands of heart attacks and strokes—no diet overhaul required.