Life-threatening strokes are in the spotlight. A neurologist explains the symptoms, treatment, and vital prevention steps.

Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability, according to the American Stroke Association. "Stroke is injury to the brain from impairment of ...

Treatment is determined by the type of stroke suffered (i.e., ischemic or hemorrhagic) rather than the anatomic location. Symptoms referable to the anterior circulation — specifically, anterior and ...

Eight years ago, at the age of 53, Jeff Miller woke up, got out of bed and fell to the floor. Although he was having trouble seeing, he managed to get down the stairs to the first floor of his home ...

The lifetime risk of stroke for adults of 25 years of age or older is approximately 25%, while stroke constitutes the second ...