After a stroke, people may experience a range of effects, including physical disabilities and personality changes. Some personality changes may resemble child-like behavior. A stroke is a serious ...

There are many complications that may develop after having a stroke, but regaining the ability to walk may be possible. With the proper rehabilitation, some people walk independently again following a ...

Through the Stroke Hero Awards, the American Stroke Association highlights the powerful stories of survivors of stroke, caregivers and community champions.

In 2006, Kevin Sheth was a 27-year-old neurology resident in Boston, at both Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. In that role, he did rotations within their neurology ...

Share on Pinterest New research shows an endovascular thrombectomy helps create new connections around dead brain tissue after a stroke. BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images New research shows ...

A multicenter, registry-based cohort study showed no short-term benefit of the common practice of switching anticoagulants ...

Share on Pinterest Adding blood thinners to clot-busting medication after a stroke does not appear to improve the outcomes, according to a new study. credit: szjphoto/Getty Images. About 15 million ...

A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients. A sudden, severe headache is among several possible indications that you’re ...

Your spinal cord needs a steady blood supply to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the tissues. This blood helps the spinal cord cells send nerve impulses to the rest of your body. The impulses are ...