The Bottom Line: The prehospital management section focuses on limiting delays and recognizes that interhospital transfers of acute stroke patients for higher-level care are increasingly common.

Stroke guidelines now include risks that are unique to women. The American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, released new stroke prevention guidelines this week for the ...

Research from Florida International University’s College of Business (FIU Business) found that a machine learning (ML) algorithm that uses hospital data and social determinants of health data can help ...

Clear guidelines about effective rehabilitation techniques for leg and arm weakness after stroke have been introduced, providing greater direction for health professional and improved patient outcomes ...

In the management of acute and chronic stroke, smartphone apps enhance communication between first responders and waiting hospital staff and reduce door-to-needle time, according to a literature ...

This article describes the clinical and economic impact of ischemic stroke, including the particular burden of recurrent stroke. Thereafter, it reviews the treatment landscape for recurrent stroke, ...

What guidelines are there to manage stroke? Despite the rising burden of stroke across Africa, there is no continent-wide framework or standardised protocol for stroke management. Although limited ...

LOS ANGELES, CA—Yesterday, the recommended treatment window for mechanical thrombectomy in patients with acute ischemic strokes caused by large-vessel occlusions was up to 6 hours. Starting today, ...

A stroke is a medical emergency that happens when something prevents the brain from getting enough blood flow. Stroke is now one of the leading causes of death and disability in Africa. Current ...