Stroke

A history of stroke is related to a progressive decline in memory
Apr 11 06

A history of stroke may be associated with progressive memory difficulties in patients without dementia or cognitive impairment, according to a study in the… A history of stroke is related to a progressive decline in memory   

 

Heavy ex-smokers remain at high risk for stroke
Feb 24 06

People who smoked heavily in the past before quitting carry a long-term risk for stroke, warned doctors at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke… Heavy ex-smokers remain at high risk for stroke   

 

Few Stroke Patients Get to Hospital in Time for Treatment
Feb 13 06

Few people who are having a stroke get to the hospital in time to receive the clot-busting drug that reduces the chance of disability,… Few Stroke Patients Get to Hospital in Time for Treatment   

 

New Procedure Offers Hope to Patients at High Risk for Recurrent Stroke
Jan 07 06

Surgeons at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center are the first in the New York City metropolitan area to successfully implant into the brain arteries… New Procedure Offers Hope to Patients at High Risk for Recurrent Stroke   

 

Ariel Sharon Suffers Significant Stroke
Jan 05 06


Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon suffered a significant hemorrhagic stroke today, according to a hospital here. He had been scheduled to undergo repair of… Ariel Sharon Suffers Significant Stroke   

 

Outcome of bleeding stroke poor with aspirin use
Jan 03 06

In a Finnish study of 208 patients who suffered a stroke caused by a ruptured blood vessel and bleeding in the brain, regular use… Outcome of bleeding stroke poor with aspirin use   

 

Transfusions cut stroke risk in sickle cell
Dec 30 05

Some patients with severe sickle cell disease may need a lifetime of blood transfusions to reduce the chances of suffering a stroke, data from… Transfusions cut stroke risk in sickle cell   

 
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