An algorithm developed by faculty at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) can help physicians outside of major stroke treatment centers assess whether a patient ...

Patients with suspected cerebral ischemia should be urgently assessed to distinguish between transient ischemic attack (TIA), minor stroke or mimics such as migraine, seizure, vertigo or syncope. The ...

According to a new study, machine learning can reliably identify patients at high risk of early dysphagia following acute ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

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 ...

We searched PubMed from 1955 to 2015 for articles about stroke and acute coronary syndrome. We reviewed the bibliographies of identified articles for additional pertinent studies. A group of stroke ...

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 ...

A stroke occurs when the flow of blood to the brain is blocked. It is a medical emergency because blood carries oxygen, and brain cells can die within minutes without it. Not every stroke can be ...

Your spinal cord needs a steady blood supply to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the tissues. This blood helps the spinal cord cells send nerve impulses to the rest of your body. The impulses are ...