Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. But there are ways you can lower your risk.

Swedish researchers found the increased risk after examining 22 years of health data from almost 100,000 women and the results could have implications for millions.

In short, a simple blood test might one day help paramedics and doctors quickly tell whether a stroke is due to a clot or a ...

Hollywood has shaped how many people imagine a heart attack—someone clutching their chest and collapsing dramatically. But ...

The common signs of stroke affect a person’s balance, eyes, face, arms and speech. These signs require timely action and are ...

“The best outcomes, explains Dr. Modak, “occur when the medication is administered within 3 to 4.5 hours of the onset of ...

DR. ROACH WRITES: I recently had the occasion outside the hospital to recognize an ongoing stroke in a person who did not immediately recognize the importance of his symptoms.

As a result, the recommendations for prehospital care of patients with hemorrhagic stroke are essentially identical to those recommended for any patient with stroke: early recognition, expedient ...

Space Coast interior designer Brian Ellison was in the drive-thru at his credit union, making a deposit, when his body gave him a warning.

The Primary Stroke Center at GBMC has one of the highest stroke survival rates for inpatient stay, 1 month post-discharge and ...

Have you ever experienced a sudden, severe headache? What about a moment when words just wouldn’t come out right, even though ...

Research shows that early treatment for stroke can make a huge difference. For example, clot-busting drugs can restore blood ...