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Many people at risk for heart attack are also at higher risk for stroke, since the underlying disease process - atherosclerosis - can block blood flow to the brain, just as it does in the heart.

Carotid artery narrowing due to atherosclerosis (a condition known as atherosclerotic carotid stenosis) contributes to up to 30% of all cases of ischemic stroke. While clinicians have evaluated the ...

Stroke is considered a very serious condition. Even a few seconds' delay can completely change someone's life. Therefore, it ...

Ischemic stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability worldwide, with narrowing of the carotid artery due to atherosclerosis contributing to up to 30% of all cases. For ...

MINNEAPOLIS — After a mild stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), people who spend more time in bed sleeping or trying to sleep may be more likely to have lower scores on tests of thinking and ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — March is blood clot awareness month, and blood clots are one of the leading causes of strokes. Because of her own experience, a Huntsville woman who suffered one wants you to ...