The following is a summary of “Endovascular Thrombectomy for Extracranial Internal Carotid Artery Occlusions With Large ...

Portable point-of-care blood tests, done by EMS before hospital arrival, need validation but could guide treatment and ...

New research provides further evidence that thrombolysis benefits select patients with acute ischemic stroke up to 24 hours after symptom onset.

The following is a summary of “Hyponatremia is associated with malignant brain edema after mechanical thrombectomy in acute ...

Regular tooth flossing is tied to a lower risk for ischemic stroke, primarily by reducing systemic inflammation, which can ...

Age and hypertension are associated with increased risks for cranial ischemic complications in GCA, while anticoagulant therapy may offer protective benefits.

Researchers continue to advance the science to determine best treatments for stroke. Based on an international study of 530 patients, researchers discovered that while the clot retrieval procedure ...

Propranolol, a beta blocker medication used for treating high blood pressure and preventing migraines, may lower ischemic stroke risk in women who experience migraines frequently.

Myocardial infarction remains one of the leading causes of mortality, which is usually complicated by the occurrence of ischemic ventricular arrhythmias, which in turn increase the risk of sudden ...

FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Dental flossing is associated with a lower risk for ischemic and cardioembolic ...