Dec 13, 2024 · Don't wait to see if symptoms stop, for every minute counts. Once you get to the hospital, your emergency team will review your symptoms and complete a physical exam. …

Dec 13, 2024 · The brain cells are affected very quickly after a stroke occurs. In the most common type of stroke, called an ischemic stroke, or cerebral infarction, there's a lack of blood flow to …

Mar 1, 2025 · Learn about Moyamoya brain disease, a progressive blood vessel disorder affecting the brain, which can lead to stroke, aneurysm or bleeding in the brain.

Nov 28, 2023 · Without treatment, high blood pressure can lead to disability, a poor quality of life, or even a deadly heart attack or stroke. Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury …

Aug 26, 2025 · The Mediterranean diet is linked to a significantly reduced risk of stroke and heart attack. A landmark PREDIMED study found that people following a Mediterranean diet …

Jun 11, 2022 · The most common cause of aphasia is brain damage resulting from a stroke — the blockage or rupture of a blood vessel in the brain. Loss of blood to the brain leads to brain cell …

Mar 4, 2019 · A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted or reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients. Within minutes, brain cells begin to die.

Jun 5, 2024 · Every 34 seconds, a person in the U.S. dies from a cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association. Together, heart disease and stroke account for …

May 29, 2025 · Learn why a fluttering heart may lead to a stroke. Hear from a Mayo Clinic expert about atrial fibrillation.

Jul 7, 2022 · "If you have polyvascular disease — meaning cholesterol buildup that affects more than one area of the body, such as the heart, brain or leg — then you are at very high risk of …