An ischemic stroke is caused by a blood clot that blocks blood flow to the brain. A hemorrhagic stroke is caused by bleeding in or around the brain. Edgley said approximately 15% of all strokes ...

The study was published online September 11 in JAMA.. Treatments for acute ischemic stroke now include thrombectomy (mechanical removal of the clot) within 6 hours of symptom onset, as well as ...

After a blood clot diagnosis, finding the right support plays a major role in your recovery and well-being. Always start by discussing your concerns with your doctor, who can provide advice based ...

Here's what a stroke is, what causes it and what treatment usually looks like. ... Ischemic strokes, he explains, may be treated with clot-busting medications like tPA, or, ...

The study included 543 patients (44% women, average age 75 years, 98% white) who experienced a clot-caused stroke located in one of the medium- or small-sized arteries in the brain.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My neighbor had a stroke and received a "clot buster" medication. Then, I found out my uncle had a surgery after a stroke. Can you help ...

CVST is a rare form of stroke caused by blood clots formed in the brain’s venous sinuses. Pregnancy may cause changes in the coagulation system that persist into the puerperium and lead to ...

Stroke survivors were 44% more likely to have an excellent outcome (modified Rankin score 0-1) after 90 days if they received the tenecteplase injection and standard care after clot removal ...

New milli-spinner technology from Stanford offers breakthrough in blood clot treatment by compressing clots to 5% of original size, revolutionizing stroke care.

When her friends found out she had a stroke, they were surprised — to say the least. “I don’t think a lot of people really know that strokes can happen to young people,” she said.