“This update brings the most important advances in stroke care from the last decade directly into practice,” Shyam Prabhakaran, MD, chair of the writing group, said in a statement. “New ...

The risk of recurrent ischemic stroke can be reduced by managing modifiable risk factors and instituting a regimen of mechanism-specific secondary stroke prevention. Strategies for secondary ...

The new guideline endorses the use of either alteplase or tenecteplase in the 4.5-hour thrombolytic treatment window. HealthDay News — In a guideline issued by the American Heart Association/American ...

Inclusion in new Acute Ischemic Stroke guidelines underscores clinical utility of Phagenyx for accelerating recovery from swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) in stroke patients NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan.

February is heart month, and it’s a perfect time to talk about something that can affect pregnant women -- the risk of stroke. While stroke is rare during pregnancy, it can be serious, accounting for ...