Patients with noncardioembolic ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) are at risk for recurrent stroke. Low factor XI levels are associated with a reduced risk of ischemic stroke.

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, ...

Your spinal cord needs a steady blood supply to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the tissues. This blood helps the spinal cord cells send nerve impulses to the rest of your body. The impulses are ...

The term “ministroke” can be a bit of a head-scratcher: How can there be a tiny form of a full-blown medical emergency? Thanks to the misleading modifier, it’s often perceived as something you don’t ...

Experts this week identified new risks and issued updated recommendations for preventing strokes, a leading cause of death and disability in the U.S. It's the first time in a decade that health ...

The biggest risk factor for stroke is the same in every country in the world, and it’s also the easiest one to reverse. A colored three-dimensional MRA scan shows internal bleeding (red, centre right) ...

A transient ischemic attack (TIA), often referred to as a mini-stroke, happens when a temporary interruption of blood flow to the brain is caused by a blood clot or narrowed blood vessels. TIAs last ...

Introduction The proportion of older acute care physicians (ACPs) has been steadily increasing. Ageing is associated with physiological changes and prospective research investigating how such ...

A stroke involves a disruption in the blood supply to the brain. This event can cause damage to the brain, causing physical effects, such as an overactive bladder. During a stroke, small particles, ...

The brain activity of a paralyzed woman is being translated into words spoken by an avatar. This milestone could help others who have lost speech. By Pam Belluck Pam Belluck has been reporting on ...

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