In a randomized clinical trial, giving the clot-busting medication alteplase up to 24 hours after stroke symptoms first appeared increased the odds of better recovery by 50% compared to those who ...

One of the most common disabilities that occurs (72% of cases) after stroke is cognitive impairment: memory and attention problems and difficulties that require executive functions, adaptation ...

"Poststroke rehabilitation requires an interdisciplinary, holistic approach to the management, treatment, and rehabilitation of stroke sequelae, with the patient and caregivers as vital members of ...

Within the first 24 hours after stroke onset, ischemia is not generally visible on CT scan; therefore, this study simply rules out intracerebral hemorrhage and does not confirm clinical suspicion ...

Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) + announced study findings highlighting significant disparities in cardiac care following stroke. The ...

Outside of stroke, tDCS has had major setbacks in recent years. The DepressionDC study found it to be no better than sham as ...

A preliminary study found that flossing at least once a week may reduce the risk of stroke. Experts explain the finding and ...

Opens in a new tab or window Two randomized trials found that intra-arterial urokinase and tenecteplase did not improve functional outcomes after mechanical thrombectomy in selected stroke patients.

This article reviews the most commonly seen stroke syndromes and describes management strategies with ... tPA-related complications and in the post-acute phase is directed at identifying stroke ...