Stroke survivors randomized to early or delayed DOAC initiation had the same 3.3% incidence of composite recurrent ischemic stroke, symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage, unclassifiable stroke, or ...

Carol Rankin, a 65-year-old survivor, endured a hemorrhagic stroke with severe headache while horseback riding. Fast recognition and response to stroke symptoms by her riding instructor led to ...

Globally, strokes affect 15 million individuals annually, resulting in 5 million deaths and leaving another 5 million with ...

Young adults (aged 18 to 44 years) with hyperthyroidism have a 44% greater risk of ischemic stroke than those with normal thyroid function, according to a large study (Stroke. 2010;41:961-966).

Both men and women who survived at least 30 days after an ischemic stroke had a 5.1 times higher risk of death during an average 9.3 years of follow-up compared with the general population. Short ...

Long-term studies reveal that survivors continue showing measurable gains in function when provided with appropriate therapy, even 5-10 years post-stroke—far beyond traditional recovery windows.

One of the key reasons a stroke can lead to a coma is the swelling that often occurs in the brain after a stroke. When the brain experiences trauma, it may swell, much like other parts of the body.

Teenage stroke survivor runs sixth marathon in Little Rock The Little Rock Marathon brought together individuals from all over the country, including a teenager who suffered from a hemorrhagic stroke.

HELSINKI, Finland—In Ghana, survivors of a recent stroke who had hypertension experienced significant improvements in blood pressure control with a simple, mobile-health (mHealth) intervention led by ...