Imagine you're at a dinner party and the person sitting across the table from you suddenly stops making sense, and not because of the glass of wine in their hand. Then maybe one side of their face ...

The BE-FAST campaign, which adds Balance and Eye symptoms, was less well-known and hindered memory recall. A stroke is a medical emergency, and recognizing symptoms quickly is critical to ...

Stroke is the leading cause of serious long-term disability and among the top five causes of death in the United States: more ...

But when a stroke does occur, recognizing symptoms early and acting fast can make all the difference. Every second counts in a stroke – recognize the signs, take action, and save lives.

Blood can clot at the site of the tear. If the clot breaks loose, it can travel to the brain and cause a stroke. Hospitalizations for this sort of stroke have increased nearly fivefold during the ...

Since brain damage occurs and progresses rapidly during an acute ischemic stroke, immediate, fast-acting medical care is vital. “Today’s approval is a significant step forward and underscores ...