Microvascular ischemic brain disease describes conditions that affect the small blood vessels in the brain. These conditions include stroke and dementia. Age, high blood pressure, and diabetes are ...

An ischemic stroke occurs when a blood vessel supplying the brain becomes blocked, often by a blood clot or fatty deposit, leading to a lack of oxygen and potential cell death. Recognizing the signs ...

In patients undergoing endovascular therapy for acute ischemic stroke, the presence of collateral blood flow increases the likelihood of reperfusion and good functional outcome, according to a ...

A stroke can occur when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel carrying nutrients and oxygen to the brain, resulting in brain cell death. Doctors refer to this as an ischemic stroke. A blood clot may ...

Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability and preventable disability in the United States. It is also the fifth leading cause of death, killing nearly 130,000 people in the U.S. each year.

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What are the warning signs for a stroke? Think of the word F-A-S-T to help you spot stroke signs and know when to call 911 for yourself or someone else: Face drooping: One side of the face droops or ...