The two main types of stroke are ischemic and hemorrhagic ... is a clinical nurse specialist in the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA.

"Black women, in particular, are at higher risk for strokes. It’s crucial to be aware of stroke symptoms and seek care as ...

With stroke, a doctor must confirm the symptoms, identify the type of stroke, its location, and the extent of brain damage. In stroke rehab, a team of health professionals works with you to regain ...

A new AHA statement highlights palliative care benefits after stroke, but more research is needed to find the best ways to ...

There is limited research on palliative care for stroke survivors and wide variation in the type of care they receive, the statement notes. Important symptoms, such as pain, may be undertreated.

The recovery time and severity of the stroke will depend on the area of the brain and the location of the blood vessel affected, as well as the type of stroke ... or full-time care after a ...

Love-Preet Kalra, M.D., from RKH Hospital Klinikum Ludwigsburg in Germany, and colleagues examined the potential of a new GFAP point-of-care test ... these two types of stroke because they need ...

Ischemic stroke, when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked, is the most common type of stroke. The vaginal ring increased ischemic stroke risk 2.4-fold and heart attack risk 3.8-fold ...