An ischemic stroke occurs when a blood vessel supplying the brain becomes blocked, often by a blood clot or fatty deposit, leading to a lack of oxygen and potential cell death. Recognizing the signs ...

Hypertension is the most important modifiable risk factor for ischemic stroke, and antihypertensive treatment is of paramount importance to reduce the incidence of stroke mortality and morbidity.

Strokes are classified into two primary categories: ischemic strokes, which involve a blockage disrupting blood flow to the brain, and hemorrhagic strokes, which occur when blood vessels rupture or ...

Published in January 2026, the AHA-ASA's acute ischemic stroke care guidelines replace those previously issued in 2018.

Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability and preventable disability in the United States. It is also the fifth leading cause of death, killing nearly 130,000 people in the U.S. each year.

A new guideline on the early management of acute ischemic stroke released this week by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) revamps guidance on prehospital care, use of ...

Microvascular ischemic brain disease describes conditions that affect the small blood vessels in the brain. These conditions include stroke and dementia. Age, high blood pressure, and diabetes are ...

Knowing the signs of a stroke is the first step in stroke prevention. A stroke, sometimes called a "brain attack," occurs when blood flow to an area in the brain is cut off. The brain cells, deprived ...