This will be very helpful. First, let's define what a stroke is. Now in the medical community, everyone calls it a CVA. That stands for Cerebral Vascular Accident. There are two different types of ...

The age of first CVA was 52 (46) ± 13 years. Periventricular white matter changes on MR brain imaging were visualized in 32% (8/25); three of those eight women had sustained a stroke. The other ...

Background: The presence of sarcopenia at the time of stroke may deteriorate the rehabilitation and functional outcomes. There is no consensus on the factors associated with stroke-related sarcopenia ...

Post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI) and dementia affect short- and long-term outcome after stroke and can persist even after recover from a physical handicap. The process underlying PSCI is not ...

About 795,000 Americans will have a stroke this year, but new research suggests that a common, healthy habit may reduce the risk of certain types of stroke. “We aimed to determine which oral ...

Stroke Warning Sign Acronyms Drive 911 Calls, F.A.S.T. Leads in Symptom Recall for Public Jan. 30, 2025 — Both F.A.S.T. and BE-FAST acronyms motivated people to call 911 right away for a ...

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The research, to be presented next week at the International Stroke Conference 2025, looks at how frequently people follow oral hygiene habits like brushing and dental flossing. "A recent global ...

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