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
Biomarkers of Ischemic Stroke
Ischemic stroke remains the leading cause of adult disability in developed countries.1 Although clinical assessment is the key feature of patient...
Early Diagnosis of Post-stroke Spasticity and Treatment Options
Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability. Approximately 610,000 people suffer a new stroke each year in the US,1 often resulting in...
Coated-platelets in Ischemic Stroke
Stroke is the third leading cause of death and the number one cause of disability in the US, with an estimated incidence of 780,000 strokes/ year.1...
Simvastatin for the Prevention of Delayed Cerebral Vasospasm and Delayed Cerebral Ischemia Following Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Every year in the US there are approximately 30,000 reported cases of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), accounting for 5% of all...
As Use of Herbal Remedies Soars, Patients Taking These and Cardiovascular Medications May be at Heightened Risk of Dangerous, Potentially Life-Threatening Interactions
"Many people have a false sense of security about these herbal products because they are seen as 'natural,'" said Arshad Jahangir, M.D.,...
Medical Guidelines
To help bridge the current knowledge gap since most healthcare providers have limited experience and guidance in exercise programming for stroke survivors
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To facilitate better and more equitable outcomes for people with a stroke in New Zealand and their families/whanau by presenting the evidence currently available for the most effective management of...
