The most common type of stroke is an ischemic stroke, accounting for about 87% of all cases, according to the American Stroke ...

The main cause of ischemic strokes, which account for 87 percent of all strokes, is atherosclerosis. These fatty deposits, known as plaque, line blood vessel walls and cause blockages. Atherosclerosis ...

The CATALYST meta-analysis pooled the four studies and identified 5,441 people with acute ischemic stroke and Afib for ...

Patients with atrial fibrillation who have experienced a stroke would benefit greatly from earlier treatment than is ...

Stroke is a serious medical emergency, and recognising its early warning signs is crucial. To understand them better, we ...

Skin changes like unusual bruising, poor healing, and circulation problems can warn of stroke months early. Learn the warning ...

Suffering a cerebrovascular accident can increase the risk of a heart arrhythmia such as atrial fibrillation by up to seven ...

A brain aneurysm can be a ticking time bomb, often lurking undetected until it's too late. Learn about the early warning ...

The researchers, led by Professor David Werring, found that starting anticoagulants within four days of having a stroke was ...