Heavy smoking was associated with a significantly increased risk for cryptogenic ischemic stroke within a large cohort of younger adults from across Europe, data show. “Smoking is a well-documented ...

Contemporary estrogen-progestin contraceptives are associated with an increased risk for ischemic stroke and myocardial infarction.

A study has found that patients with ischemic stroke and COVID-19, compared with patients without COVID-19, experience worse recovery outcomes.

Smoking more than doubles the risk of unexplained strokes among younger adults, a new study warns. And heavy smoking is even ...

A Danish study highlights the increased risk of heart attack and ischemic stroke associated with certain hormonal ...

The severity of left ventricular diastolic dysfunction affects risk for incident stroke and transient ischemic attack, as well as major bleeding.

A recent study from Chinese researchers reveals that alteplase, a clot-busting medication, can significantly improve recovery outcomes for stroke patients, increasing chances of recovery by over 50% ...

Removing a blood clot from a large brain artery, then injecting the clot-dissolving drug tenecteplase into the artery ...

In a randomized clinical trial, giving the clot-busting medication alteplase up to 24 hours after stroke symptoms first appeared increased the odds of better recovery by 50% compared to those who ...

The most common type is ischemic stroke, which is when blood supply to part of the brain is blocked or reduced. This type can happen because of blood clots that block blood vessels or plaques causing ...

More than 100 million people globally have had a stroke, but there are ways to reduce your risk and spot the signs of stroke ...