For every minute a stroke goes untreated, an estimated 1.9 million brain cells die. That’s just one reason early recognition ...
A lacunar stroke, also called a lacunar infarct, occurs when an artery that supplies blood to the deeper portions of the brain becomes blocked. Other types of strokes occur on the surface, or cortex, ...
Sleep often gets pushed to the bottom of the priority list. Busy schedules, family obligations, and endless distractions make ...
Patients who receive rapid stroke treatment are more likely to recover independence and avoid long-term disability.
Doctors are now suggesting looking beyond just LDL cholesterol for heart health. New markers like ApoB, hs-CRP, insulin ...
If you are a woman who has migraine with aura, you are slightly more likely to get an ischemic stroke. That’s when a blood clot blocks the flow of blood to your brain, causing a medical emergency. If ...
Corpus Christi doctors are raising awareness about stroke symptoms and prevention ahead of the first Coastal Bend Stroke Walk ...
Atlanta music legend Peabo Bryson is under medical care at a metro Atlanta hospital after suffering a stroke. Medical experts ...