A stroke can strike in an instant—but recognizing the signs and acting fast could mean the difference between life and death. Every second counts when it comes to this medical emergency and knowing ...

An extended family member woke up a few weeks ago with left-sided weakness and difficulty talking. Her caregiver called her daughter, who zoomed her to the hospital where she had a life saving ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Dr. Patrick Matoole, a neurologist with Franciscan Health, sat down with 13News to discuss the dangers of stroke—a condition that affects millions of Americans each year. The message ...

Stroke can happen to anyone, at any age and at any time. The number of strokes among younger adults under 55 is rising worldwide, and every day in the UK around 240 people experience the traumatic and ...

When a patient presents to the emergency department (ED) with symptoms of a stroke, clinicians need to act fast. Stroke patients who receive medical care within three hours of initial symptoms are ...

The widely used FAST acronym remains the best tool for helping bystanders recognize stroke symptoms, despite efforts to expand it to BE-FAST. A new study showed that adding Balance and Eye changes (BE ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - May is stroke awareness month, and one local family's real-life emergency shows just how powerful it can be when someone recognizes the signs of a stroke--and acts fast. Sarah ...

A brain stroke is a medical emergency where every second counts. Recognizing the signs and taking immediate action is crucial. It could mean the difference between life and death. Dr. Raveesh Sunkara, ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Data shows every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. suffers a stroke. And if you live in Hampton Roads, the risk is even higher. "Simply by living in Hampton Roads, and there's probably ...

Stroke is a leading cause of death in the U.S. and is a major cause of serious disability for adults. It is caused by a sudden loss of blood flow to the brain and is a medical emergency. Every minute ...

Doing nothing if you have a mini stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) puts you at risk of a bigger one later on, and of having dementia Kristin Kramer woke up early one morning 10 years ago ...

Senior Lecturer, Adult Nursing and co-lead, Ageing, Acute and Long Term Conditions. Member of Health and Well Being Research Center, London South Bank University Stroke can happen to anyone, at any ...