Overall complication rates were similar to those seen with transfemoral access, however, and patients liked it better.

We encourage neurointerventionists to consider a direct carotid artery puncture approach for patients with challenging anatomy as an alternative to traditional femoral access for stroke interventions.

Research indicates that salt substitutes reduce stroke recurrence and death risk, offering a safe dietary intervention for ...

Transcranial direct current stimulation was no better than sham stimulation in strengthening hand function after stroke when ...

Mild electrical brain stimulation did not further improve motor recovery in stroke survivors, according to late-breaking science presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke ...

One in six deaths from cardiovascular disease in the United States is due to stroke, and over 100 million people worldwide have had a stroke, which is a leading cause of serious long-term disability.

Stroke is a major global health challenge, ranking as the second leading cause of death worldwide and the fifth in the United ...

Having high blood glucose levels can harm blood vessels over time. A damaged blood vessel in the brain may become blocked or break, which causes a stroke. A stroke is an emergency condition that can ...

Being overweight and obese is associated with an increased risk of numerous chronic conditions, including recurrent stroke. Unfortunately, recommendations for nutritional interventions vary. The ...

The interventions may be delivered by rehabilitation staff (eg, physiotherapists, occupational therapists) or by people who have received training by rehabilitation staff, such as paid or unpaid ...

endovascular therapy administered within 24 hours after stroke onset gained 0.090 QALYs at an additional cost of ¥76 600 (US$ 11 800) in the first year, yielding an ICER of ¥851 000 (US$ 131 000) per ...