Stroke
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About 3% to 4% of the population have aneurysms, or weaknesses, in a blood vessel in the brain. Most of the time they don't burst or cause problems.
Optimal blood pressure is 120/80 or less. Borderline systolic blood pressure is 130-139 with high systolic blood pressure defined as 140 or higher.
The American Heart Association says that for non-healthcare-professionals time spent looking for a pulse would be better used in performing chest compressions or using an automatic defibrillator.
Today's approach to rehabilitating stroke patients is to begin as soon as possible to salvage the recoverable areas around the damaged brain tissue. Medications and a variety of therapies are used to retrain the brain and maximize the opportunity for the patient to recover physical and language skills.
Cocaine users are found to be more likely to experience a hemorrhagic stroke, at a significantly earlier age, and experience poorer outcome after treatment, than non-users.
There are two main types of strokes: ischemic and hemorrhagic. Determining the exact type of stroke, and identifying any underlying health problems that may have caused it, are key to developing effective treatment to the prevention of subsequent strokes.
Using a blood-thinning drug in elderly people with an irregular heartbeat may provide stroke-preventing benefits that had previously been found only in younger people, according to a new report.
Cerebrovascular disease is one of the most devastating and misunderstood epidemics of our time; more than 700,000 American suffer a major cerebrovascular event -- most likely a stroke -- each year.
Deaths because of coronary heart disease (CHD) could be prevented. CHD is related to certain aspects of lifestyle. Many risk factors can be controlled.
Despite reports that low cholesterol levels are linked to stroke, it's still important to watch your cholesterol.
Dr. David Harder's pioneering studies have revealed much of what is known today about the microcirculation of the brain.
Called a "brain attack," an ischemic stroke involves a blockage of blood flow to part of the brain, and brain cells can quickly die. New drug therapies and interventional techniques have made it possible to treat acute ischemic stroke.
Cerebral aneurysm is a common cerebrovascular disorder caused by a weakness in the wall of a cerebral artery or vein.
Take steps in reducing your risk of stroke.
"What is the relationship between estrogen use and the occurence of stroke and blood clots?"
There are many reasons for loss of consciousness. Since many are serious, this condition must be evaluated.
"What are stroke symptoms, and what specialist should be consulted about them?"
"Is there a clear correlation between estrogen replacement therapy and stroke?"
The MCW Stroke Center provides an integrated approach for the diagnosis and treatment of acute
stroke, and for clinical research into cerebrovascular disease.
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