Stroke is a leading cause of serious disability and death. Recognizing symptoms quickly and seeking immediate medical attention can dramatically improve outcomes. Mayo Clinic experts emphasize that knowing the warning signs ...
Sep 11, 2026
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When a person first exhibits signs of having a stroke, the timing of treatment is critical to restore blood flow to the brain and support recovery. In addition to studying and implementing ways to treat patients faster, investigators ...
May 9, 2026
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An acute pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot blocks one or more vessels in the lung. In patients at moderate or high risk, the blockage can impair the heart's ability to pump blood through the lungs to such an extent ...
Mar 30, 2026
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Intravenous tenecteplase administered within 4.5 hours after onset of central retinal artery occlusion does not improve vision recovery at 30 days compared with oral aspirin, according to a study published in the Jan. 29 ...
Feb 2, 2026
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Stroke patients evaluated using telemedicine (telestroke) have higher odds of receiving essential treatment, yet it takes them significantly longer to be treated—potentially limiting the benefits, a Michigan Medicine-led ...
Sep 26, 2025
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While acute myocardial infarction—commonly referred to as a heart attack—remains a leading cause of death in the United States, deaths have decreased significantly over the past two decades in part due to improved treatment ...
Sep 18, 2025
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According to research conducted by Brazilian scientists, high glucose levels may serve as a biomarker indicating a worse outcome in patients who have experienced their first acute myocardial infarction.
Sep 4, 2025
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Halving the number of times vital signs and neurological function are checked in low-risk patients after treatment for acute ischemic stroke does not compromise care or recovery, according to new findings presented at the ...
May 21, 2025
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A blood test may rapidly distinguish brain bleeds from clot-caused strokes, even before people with stroke symptoms reach the emergency room, according to a preliminary study presented at the American Stroke Association's ...
Jan 30, 2025
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Stroke remains a global health challenge, ranking second in worldwide mortality and fifth in U.S. deaths. In response, researchers at Ochsner Health, led by Hernan Bazan, MD, DFSVS, FACS, have developed a predictive model ...
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