A novel device to prevent embolic strokes by diverting particles in the bloodstream is being tested A novel device to prevent embolic strokes by diverting particles in the bloodstream is being tested
Systolic blood pressure may be an important predictor of stroke risk Systolic blood pressure may be an important predictor of stroke risk
Carotid artery stenting may be effective in reducing the risk of stroke Carotid artery stenting may be effective in reducing the risk of stroke
Celecoxib does not seem to increase risk of stroke Celecoxib does not seem to increase risk of stroke
Atorvastatin calcium tablets seem to provide a significant reduction in stroke in patients with type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome Atorvastatin calcium tablets seem to provide a significant reduction in stroke in patients with type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome
Cholesterol drug fails to reverse thickening of arterial walls as hoped Cholesterol drug fails to reverse thickening of arterial walls as hoped
Neuro-imaging information does not seem as useful as clinical information in predicting long-term functional outcomes Neuro-imaging information does not seem as useful as clinical information in predicting long-term functional outcomes
New blood thinner TRA may work without bleeding risk New blood thinner TRA may work without bleeding risk
Study uses electrodes to try to stimulate new brain connections to help with stroke recovery Study uses electrodes to try to stimulate new brain connections to help with stroke recovery
Genetic defect linked to possible increased risk of stroke Genetic defect linked to possible increased risk of stroke
Hypertension device shows promise when drugs fail to help Hypertension device shows promise when drugs fail to help
Robotic device seems to improve arm function in stroke patients Robotic device seems to improve arm function in stroke patients
A story about stroke may be a useful online stroke resource for children A story about stroke may be a useful online stroke resource for children
Sleep apnea patients seem to show a higher risk of silent brain infarction Sleep apnea patients seem to show a higher risk of silent brain infarction
Study shows that type of plaque may be a better stroke risk predictor than amount of plaque buildup Study shows that type of plaque may be a better stroke risk predictor than amount of plaque buildup
Research seems to shed more light on spatial neglect in stroke patients Research seems to shed more light on spatial neglect in stroke patients
Stroke damage seems to affect regions of the brain not directly affected by the lesion Stroke damage seems to affect regions of the brain not directly affected by the lesion
AHA applauds the quick passing of the STOP Stroke Act AHA applauds the quick passing of the STOP Stroke Act
Stroke patients with higher BMI seem less likely to be discharged directly home from hospital Stroke patients with higher BMI seem less likely to be discharged directly home from hospital
