Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Key Takeaways A stroke and a heart attack are both life-threatening conditions ...

Although most strokes strike suddenly, some develop gradually over weeks or months, often accompanied by subtle warning signs ...

Understanding the key signs of a stroke is your first step toward getting the urgent medical help that is required. Here are ...

A sudden loss of balance. Blurred vision. Slurred speech. These subtle signs may be the only warning before a stroke strikes. And when it does, every second of response time can impact a person’s ...

Stroke is a leading cause of death in the U.S. and is a major cause of serious disability for adults. It is caused by a sudden loss of blood flow to the brain and is a medical emergency. Every minute ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - May is stroke awareness month, and a medical professional is weighing in on the importance of knowing the signs and symptoms so you can take action if someone suffers from a ...

A stroke occurs when oxygen supply to the brain is partially blocked. Death or paralysis can occur in minutes, if medical help is not provided, which is why strokes are a medical emergency, that ...

The 42-year-old actor and rapper with the stage name Childish Gambino said he had a stroke last year and later had heart surgery. ABC’s Dr. Darien Sutton explains warning signs and causes.

Nine days after a Maryland woman gave birth to a healthy baby girl, her world changed. After an uneventful pregnancy, Erin Adelekun had a life-threatening postpartum stroke so sudden and severe that a ...

Patients with symptomatic intracranial atherosclerosis who show impaired distal perfusion face a significantly higher risk for early stroke recurrence.