The causes and risk factors for stroke are well understood. A stroke, or the event that occurs when blood flow is interrupted or reduced, is often a consequence of a condition such as diabetes, ...

Having high blood glucose levels can harm blood vessels over time. A damaged blood vessel in the brain may become blocked or break, which causes a stroke. A stroke is an emergency condition that can ...

Nov. 27, 2024 — Researchers have analysed the effects of seven different hormone treatments for menopausal symptoms on the risk of blood clots, stroke and heart attack. The study, which involved ...

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We review (1) the pathophysiology of infarct growth, (2) the advantages and pitfalls of different approaches of IGR measurement, (3) research gaps for future studies, and (4) the clinical implications ...

It’s important to know the symptoms of stroke because immediate treatment can save your life or increase your chances of a full recovery. Learn how strokes happen, and what warning signs you ...

Many risk factors can lead to a stroke, but the magnitude of risk from some of these conditions or behaviors may have a stronger association with severe stroke compared with mild stroke ...

Acute ischaemic stroke induces persistent innate immune memory through epigenetic changes in myeloid progenitors in the bone marrow, and this innate immune training contributes to cardiac ...