Stroke seems to strike out of the blue, but it’s really cumulative effects that lead to stroke. Although it may seem like stroke is unpredictable and there is no way to pinpoint exactly when one might ...

*A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, either by a blocked artery or bleeding, causing potential brain cell damage. Symptoms vary depending on the affected brain area and the ...

Mike Toole is the managing editor for CBS Boston. He has worked in the WBZ-TV newsroom for more than 20 years. He previously wrote and produced news and sports at WABC-TV in New York. BOSTON - ...

Clinicians should offer a genetic test to people who have had an ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack to determine whether they can be treated with the drug clopidogrel to reduce the risk of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Recurrent strokes are common and many stroke patients do not receive adequate referrals. Patient and caregiver ...

A simple test taken within a week of a stroke may help predict how well people will have recovered up to three years later. A simple test taken within a week of a stroke may help predict how well ...

Nearly 80% of all stroke survivors experience walking issues, according to a study in the American Heart Association journal. For some of them, the solution is simple: ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs), ...

Nearly 800,000 people in the United States have a stroke each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A common challenge for stroke patients in recovery is spasticity, or ...

A decade ago, at age 55, Don Lewis suffered a stroke in his sleep. When he woke up, he couldn't move his left arm or leg. Lewis' neighbor realized his truck hadn't moved in two days and called 911 for ...