A mini-stroke might seem like a close call that passes quickly, but what happens next often catches patients completely off guard. While medical professionals focus on preventing future strokes, they ...

A transient ischemic attack, commonly called a mini-stroke, has traditionally been viewed as a brief, temporary event. Physical symptoms typically vanish within 24 hours, leading many to underestimate ...

From a certain high-heeled Mouse to the tiny version of our favorite candy, just the idea of “mini” is psychologically reassuring. But when it comes to a mini stroke, the diminutive prefix does little ...

Mini-strokes may leave persistent fatigue in more than half of patients, revealing an often overlooked burden after initial recovery. This fatigue can last up to a year, particularly in those with a ...

Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability, according to the American Stroke Association. "Stroke is injury to the brain from impairment of ...

When examining recovery during the first year after an ischemic stroke, a new study has found for daily tasks such as eating, ...

Every year, nearly 800,000 people will have a stroke, according to the CDC. Most of these strokes will be what's called "ischemic," which happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked. People who ...

Life-threatening strokes are in the spotlight. A neurologist explains the symptoms, treatment, and vital prevention steps.

Stroke is one of the leading causes of serious and complex adult disability; anyone reading this could be the next stroke ...

A seismic shift is underway in how experts view functional recovery after a stroke. For years, the prevailing belief was that regaining limb mobility beyond 6 months was nearly impossible, as damaged ...