The main cause of ischemic strokes, which account for 87 percent of all strokes, is atherosclerosis. These fatty deposits, ...

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

A new study reveals blood type A is linked to a 16 per cent higher risk of early stroke, while type O may offer some ...

The COVID-19 pandemic yielded indirect increases in disease burden for specific causes, including mental health disorders, ...

Cryptogenic stroke A cryptogenic stroke is a stroke in which a cause cannot be determined. According to the AHA, about 1 in 3 ischemic strokes are cryptogenic.

Your blood type could reveal more about your health than you think — even your risk of having a stroke before the age of 60. In a groundbreaking study led by researchers from the University of ...

A stroke, also known as a brain attack, causes brain damage when blood flow to the brain is interrupted. Representative Photo ...

While most strokes are commonly linked to clots from the heart or fatty deposits in the carotid arteries, a new study highlights a ...

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

Dr. Etienne adds that brain fog, trouble concentrating and memory problems can also be a sign that someone has experienced a silent stroke. But because these symptoms can be caused by so many other ...

Disrupted care during the COVID-19 pandemic led to sharp increases in other non-COVID causes of illness and death, ...