Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. If a person doesn’t get quick medical attention, stroke can cause death, or permanent disability. It’s sometimes called a “brain attack” -- ...

A clinical decision support tool that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze scans after a stroke alongside treatment ...

A breakthrough clinical trial in Atlanta found that a surgical technique to remove blood clots not only did so effectively, but also cut recovery times in some cases to days – allowing patients who ...

If cold water immersion is not an option, the Tarp-Assisted Cooling Oscillation method for treating heat stroke sufferers can save lives on remote jobsites. The summer heat that’s welcome to sun ...

A decade ago, at age 55, Don Lewis suffered a stroke in his sleep. When he woke up, he couldn't move his left arm or leg. Lewis' neighbor realized his truck hadn't moved in two days and called 911 for ...

The road to recovery after a stroke is long and frustrating. Patients who have problems using one hand usually use the other to compensate. While that sounds practical, it only makes the affected hand ...

Analysts Suraj Kalia and Shaymus Contorno note that Silk Road Medical has been at the forefront of introducing the Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) method, an innovative procedure for ...

A new study shows your neighborhood can affect stroke risk. Better access to services may support healthier lives.