An innovative procedure called endovascular thrombectomy may be a game changer for those who have a stroke. Getty Images/iStockphoto For decades, there has been scant progress in treating one of the ...

(BPT) – Did you know carotid artery disease (CAD) is responsible for up to one-third of all strokes? Early detection and treatment of CAD can significantly reduce your risk of having a stroke, and ...

When a person is having an acute stroke, every minute of delayed treatment means a higher risk of permanent brain damage. A new procedure, available at UNC Hospitals, hopes to increases a person’s ...

An early-stage clinical trial has shown that deep brain stimulation (DBS) applied to the cerebellum may aid the recovery of upper limb function after stroke. Researchers studied 12 people with ...

More than 100 people in Northern Colorado are surviving their past experience with stroke with fewer deficiencies thanks to a procedure now being offered by UCHealth. Prior to 2023, the nearest place ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — New research from the Cleveland Clinic has shown that stroke victims whose recovery has stalled can benefit from a procedure known as deep brain stimulation when combined with ...

Carotid stent surgery is one of two procedures that can be used to treat carotid artery stenosis. This procedure is considered a less invasive option with a faster recovery time. However, it does have ...

John Davis’ resume includes serving as a test engineer of radar systems on the Apollo modules that went to the moon. The retired engineer knows firsthand about the value of testing, minding details ...