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.

Scientists say people who have experienced a brain bleed should be regularly screened for cognitive impairment.

National health insurance coverage extended for arterial thrombectomy procedures within 24 hours | Feb. 19, 2025 11:35 ...

Researchers have found that intracranial hemorrhages, or "brain bleeds," double the risk of developing dementia later in life ...

Learn about the causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment of stroke during American Heart Month. Discover how to reduce ...

Strokes are a major cause of death and disability and the third leading cause of death in western society. It is estimated 3% ...

Liraglutide, a GLP-1 significantly lowers the rate of recurrent stroke in patients with diabetes, with no apparent increase ...

Stroke experts from UCSF Health presented new research and clinical findings at the annual the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference (ISC25), the world’s premier meeting ...

High blood pressure, often called hypertension, is one of the most common health issues affecting older adults. While it may ...

The most common type is ischemic stroke ... The second type is hemorrhagic stroke. This occurs when an artery in the brain leaks or bursts and causes bleeding in the brain. The blood puts pressure ...