Stroke
Stroke
Stroke is the rapidly developing loss of brain functions due to disturbance in the blood vessels supplying blood to the brain. This can be due to ischemia (lack of blood supply) caused by thrombosis, embolism or due to hemorrhage.
Most recent articles
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the US, affecting approximately 795,000 patients annually.1 A recent analysis shows that only 3–5% of...
Up to 95% of patients have at least one relevant complication within the first three months after stroke.1 Complications impair...
Overview of Disability and Walking Impairment in Multiple Sclerosis In multiple sclerosis (MS), walking ability is an important...
Transient ischaemic attack (TIA) is common, with approximately 200,000–500,000 reported to medical attention in the US each year.1 ...
Atherosclerosis is a complex inflammatory disease process of the arterial vessels.1 Chronic and acute infections have been implicated as...
Medical Guidelines
Prevention of stroke. Blood pressure management. In: Canadian best practice recommendations for stroke care.
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Hyperacute stroke management. Blood glucose abnormalities. In: Canadian best practice recommendations for stroke care.
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