Here's what a stroke is, what causes it and what treatment usually looks like.

Here's what a stroke is, what causes it and what treatment usually looks like.

Quick action is vital. The acronym BE FAST helps people remember the signs of a stroke and the need to seek emergency care immediately.

The stroke has left me with numbness in my left side, but I can use my limbs OK. What I want to know is: What causes people to have a stroke? Once you have had one, are you in danger of having ...

The Game of Thrones actress had her first stroke aged 24. We talk to experts on the causes of ‘young strokes’ and how to help avoid them.

A stroke, sometimes called a "brain attack," occurs when blood flow to an area in the brain is cut off. If a stroke is not caught early, permanent brain damage or death can result.

Stroke Diagnosis Once you reach the ER, a specialized stroke team will ask questions to determine when the symptoms began and inquire about your medical history and recent medications.

TIAs do not cause permanent damage, but medical experts call them “warning strokes,” meaning that they could be a harbinger of a larger, full-blown stroke in the near future.

There are two main types of stroke. An ischaemic stroke is the most common, accounting for 85 per cent of all cases, and is caused by a blockage cutting off the blood supply to the brain.

Scientists from the University of California, Irvine have discovered a surprising new reason for small brain bleeds, also known as cerebral microbleeds. This finding could change how doctors ...