In the first large trial of its kind, the anti-clotting medication rivaroxaban did not lower the risk of cognitive decline, stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) in people younger than age 65 who ...

CHICAGO, IL—Giving rivaroxaban (Xarelto; Bayer/Janssen) to adults under the age of 65, after an atrial fibrillation (AF) ...

Left atrial appendage occlusion vs continuation of oral anticoagulation therapy alone is linked to reduced ischemic stroke risk in select patients with nonvalvular AF.

“Patients who have have a TIA, a transient ischemic attack, have a higher risk of having a stroke in the next 30 to 90 days, ...

Proportion (%) of patients considering diseases/conditions to be or not to be stroke/TIA risk factors. The conditions/diseases are presented according to the proportion of correct answers.

While it's not always possible to predict when a stroke will happen, some tell-tale signs could act as indicators. Here are ...

Regular health check-ups, controlling risk factors like hypertension, smoking, and high cholesterol, and lifestyle changes can prevent strokes.

Dual antiplatelet therapy with clopidogrel and aspirin can benefit patients with mild ischemic stroke when initiated up to 72 hours after symptom onset.

Gustavsberg Primary Health Care Centre (GPHCC) is a large primary health care unit serving the majority of the population of the municipality of Värmdö, Sweden, with approximately 35 000 ...

The Queen star recently suffered a 'minor stroke' that left him unable to use his left arm. Now, a doctor has highlighted a ...

Crucially, the 'minor stroke' experienced by Queen guitarist Brian May is not quite the same as a 'regular stroke'.

The signs of a stroke can appear suddenly, but some people will experience symptoms several days before they have a serious ...