Stroke

Some stroke patients may be able to receive effective treatment later than originally thought—up to 16 hours after a stroke happens—thanks to brain imaging technology. But researchers emphasize that stroke is still an emergency.

A new NIH-supported […]

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Thursday, May 17, 2018

NIH-funded trial finds lower rate of secondary stroke but small risk of bleeding.

Results from an international clinical trial of more than 4880 participants, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, show […]

After more than four decades of decline, progress has slowed in preventing stroke deaths, according to the latest Vital Signs report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Not only has progress slowed among most demographic groups […]

What is a Lipoprotein (a) Blood Test?

A lipoprotein (a) test measures the level of lipoprotein (a) in your blood. Lipoproteins are substances made of protein and fat that carry cholesterol through your bloodstream. There are two main types of cholesterol:

• High-density lipoprotein (HDL), […]
  

Brain imaging advances are helping doctors better treat patients who have a stroke.

The most common types of strokes are caused by a clot that blocks a blood vessel in the brain. These are called ischemic strokes.

Strokes […]

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Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Preliminary results suggest strokes also affect the eye.

Research into curious bright spots in the eyes on stroke patients’ brain images could one day alter the way these individuals are assessed and treated. A team of scientists […]