Stroke News

Stroke can damage marriage

A stroke can put any relationship to the test by causing major relationship problems for married couples, according to researchers. And strokes do not only affect older people.

Stroke treatment window extended

Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) treatment benefits stroke patients when used up to 4.5 hours after a stroke, according to German researchers.

Walking helpful after stroke

People who suffer a stroke can substantially improve their ability to get around independently if they take walks a few times a week.

Shingles up risk of stroke

Shingles are more than just painful. A new study suggests that they may increase the risk of stroke.

Eye test detects stroke

A quick, inexpensive eye movement test was better than magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at identifying patients with strokes, a U.S. study found.

New drug to replace warfarin

Patients at risk of stroke due to an irregular heartbeat should soon have a viable alternative to 50-year-old warfarin.

New treatment for brain aneurysms

Researchers in Finland have identified an effective new treatment option for patients who have suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm, a potentially life-threatening event.

Elders lack stoke sign knowledge

Older people poorly understand most of the important warning signs of stroke and factors that increase risk for this medical emergency, says researchers.

Sex differences in stroke symptoms

Women's stroke symptoms may differ from men's. They may be more likely than men to suffer certain "non-traditional" symptoms of stroke, a new study suggests.

Stockings useless vs clots

Special stockings commonly given to stroke patients to prevent blood clots don't work, but they cause ulcers and blisters, a new study reported Wednesday.