From a certain high-heeled Mouse to the tiny version of our favorite candy, just the idea of “mini” is psychologically reassuring. But when it comes to a mini stroke, the diminutive prefix does little ...

Many people at risk for heart attack are also at higher risk for stroke, since the underlying disease process - atherosclerosis - can block blood flow to the brain, just as it does in the heart.

Carotid artery narrowing due to atherosclerosis (a condition known as atherosclerotic carotid stenosis) contributes to up to 30% of all cases of ischemic stroke. While clinicians have evaluated the ...

MINNEAPOLIS — After a mild stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), people who spend more time in bed sleeping or trying to sleep may be more likely to have lower scores on tests of thinking and ...

A stroke is a serious medical condition that happens when a blood vessel in the brain gets blocked or bursts. This stops ...