PhD Defense: Biomarkers in Carotid and Peripheral Artery Disease; Unravelling pieces of the complex atherosclerotic puzzle ...

Current evidence suggests that carotid endarterectomy (CEA) performed within 2 weeks of symptoms produces better long-term results than if it is delayed. Urgent endarterectomy following unstable ...

Our nation today is deeply divided along cultural and political lines. It is particularly concerning as we see national ...

Actor Saif Ali Khan shared details of a near-fatal attack at his residence, revealing he has 30 scars on his neck and ...

A WOMAN has revealed that she’s started talking in a full-blown Italian accent after having a stroke, despite never having visited the country.  Althia Bryden, 58, who is retired and lives in ...

Most people know the classic warning signs of clogged arteries which are chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue.

A recent study used this technique to select 32 such patients with occluded carotid arteries and either progressive or minor stroke symptoms. [61] The authors of this study felt that diffusion ...

Lifestyle changes can also reduce occurrences of rapid change in blood flow that trigger symptoms. The carotid arteries are the main blood vessels that carry blood and oxygen to the brain. When ...

Introduction: A calcified nodule (CN) is defined as a lesion with fibrous cap disruption and luminal thrombus associated with eruptive, dense, calcific nodules. CNs have been reported as an important ...

Background Occlusion of the internal carotid artery (ICA) may extend into the middle or ... pre-event dependency (mRS score pre-stroke), witnessed onset of stroke symptoms, and Alberta Stroke Program ...

Getting too cold can kill you. Here’s what you can do to prevent that from happening, and how to rescue yourself if it does.