Everyone should know the signs and symptoms so they can act immediately if they suspect someone is having a stroke. The more quickly medical attention is given after a stroke, the greater the ...

Eight years ago, at the age of 53, Jeff Miller woke up, got out of bed and fell to the floor. Although he was having trouble seeing, he managed to get down the stairs to the first floor of his ...

By definition, symptoms should resolve within 24 hours. However, a TIA can be a warning sign that a full stroke could follow. Individuals who have a TIA are referred to a neurologist for further ...

Quick action by two American Legion Post employees helped save the life of a 79-year-old Vietnam veteran suffering a stroke, ...

By definition, symptoms should resolve within 24 hours. However, a TIA can be a warning sign that a full stroke could follow. Individuals who have a TIA are referred to a neurologist for further ...

In a randomized clinical trial, giving the clot-busting medication alteplase up to 24 hours after stroke symptoms first appeared increased the odds of better recovery by 50% compared to those who ...