High blood pressure stands among the leading causes of stroke, yet many people fail to recognize the critical importance of ...

Use of endovascular thrombectomy in patients with acute ischemic stroke caused by occlusions in distal vessels has failed to ...

Prehospital measurement of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) can rapidly differentiate intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) from ischemic stroke (IS) and stroke mimics.

More than 100 million people globally have had a stroke, but there are ways to reduce your risk and spot the signs of stroke ...

Research indicates that salt substitutes reduce stroke recurrence and death risk, offering a safe dietary intervention for ...

A new study suggests that a simple blood test could help emergency responders quickly determine whether a stroke is caused by ...

MIND was a prospective, open-label trial that enrolled adults up to 80 years old with moderate-large (20-80 mL) ...

A protocol designed to progressively increase physical therapy intensity for stroke survivors improved walking distance, ...

Three trials showed no improvement in functional outcomes, and the potential for harm, versus medical therapy alone.

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Those with a specific type of previous stroke saw a 30% reduced risk. Reviewed by Dietitian Annie Nguyen, M.A., RD Sodium is ...