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Research Highlights: Hospital beds for stroke patients are typically elevated at the head, however, a flat head position before surgical removal of a blood clot…
Stroke is a leading cause of death and serious long-term disability in the United States. About half of those who survive a stroke are left…
Some intermittent fasting strategies may be associated with an increased risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke, according to new data presented Monday,…
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Ischemic stroke survivors who received care recommendations from an artificial intelligence (AI)-based system had fewer recurrent strokes, heart attacks or vascular death within three months,…
Every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. has a stroke[1] and 1 in 4 stroke survivors will have another one[2]. During May, American Stroke Month, the American Stroke Association,…
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and as part of everyday awareness, Mayo Clinic healthcare professionals suggest reducing stroke risk and knowing the signs. A stroke happens…
NIH-funded observational study shows risk grows sharply with more frequent use. Frequent cannabis smoking may significantly increase a person’s risk for heart attack and stroke,…
A Brown University researcher who has studied women and stroke for over a decade shared crucial information about factors emerging in studies as important risk…
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February is American Heart Month, a time to pay special attention to understanding, preventing and treating heart disease – the leading cause of death in…
The holiday season, billed as the happiest time of the year, can be lonely, especially for those without close family and friends. Loneliness and social isolation,…
Telestroke facilitates emergent assessment of patients with suspected acute ischemic stroke (AIS) to identify candidates for immediate therapeutic interventions. The most recent guidelines for the…
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Mayo Clinic Rochester Plummer Building will be lit red for World Stroke Day, October, 29, 2023. One in four of us will have a stroke…
Objective To examine in-hospital stroke onset metrics and outcomes, quality of care, and mortality compared with out-of-hospital stroke in a single community-based primary stroke center.…
What happened to my arm? Why can't I walk right? What's wrong with my mom's face? It's drooping on one side, and her words don't…
Soaring temperatures and high humidity increase your risk of heat-related issues, such as dehydration and heat stroke. Those weather extremes also can increase stroke risk for some people. Dr. Robert Brown,…
A genetic score may be able to identify higher stroke risk – but only for people living in the most privileged neighborhoods, according to new…
Stroke is a medical emergency. The faster you get treatment, the better your chances are of recovering. May is Stroke Awareness Month to raise awareness about…
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Women who have pregnancy-related health problems face an increased risk for having a stroke much earlier in life than their peers with uncomplicated pregnancies, a…
Older adults with irregular sleep habits may face a higher risk for hardened arteries than their peers with regular bedtimes and hours of sleep, new…
Good heart health promotes better brain health and can help reduce the risk for stroke and dementia. But is it ever too late to make…