Stroke

A stroke or cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is a scary experience. Luckily, a stroke can be treated, but getting emergency medical attention as quickly as possible is the key to survival.

A ministroke, also known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA) isn’t as serious as a full-blown stroke, particularly when it comes to the symptoms, but it is still cause for concern. We look into the main symptoms, causes, and treatments for a ministroke.

However, knowing more about strokes can help you identify one and take action to minimize the damaging effects or prevent a fatality. Here are 12 things you need to know!

A stroke can be devastating, but luckily in many cases the patient makes a full recovery. However, that process can take awhile – in fact in some cases, in can be a lifetime of getting better. However, if you’ve had a stroke, you should have realistic expectations, and knowing more can help you rebound faster. […]

The most common type of stroke is ischemic and occurs when the artery that supplies oxygenated blood to the brain becomes blocked by a blood clot. We look into the common risk factors for stroke.

A new study finds that mixing common painkillers–such as ibuprofen–with antidepressant medication can lead to stroke. The study, which was led by Ju-Young Shin and a team of researchers from the Korea Institute of Drug Safety and Risk Management, was based on an examination of South Korea’s national health database, which contains medical information related […]