The causes of stroke vary by whether you have an ischemic stroke (in which a blood vessel supplying the brain is blocked) or a hemorrhagic stroke (in which a blood vessel supplying the brain bursts).

A mini-stroke, also known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), may seem like a small event because its symptoms go away ...

A stroke can happen in two main ways: Something blocks the flow of blood, or something causes bleeding in the brain. Ischemic stroke. In 8 out of 10 strokes, a blood vessel that takes blood to ...

Here's what a stroke is, what causes it and what treatment usually looks like. There are two main types of stroke. An ischemic stroke is what happens when something blocks the arteries or ...

2001). Less common causes of ischemic stroke include carotid dissection (Bader & Littlejohns, 2004) and the presence of coagulopathies, such as those resulting from antiphospholipid antibodies ...

A Transient Ischemic Attack happens when blood flow to a specific part of the brain is briefly blocked or reduced. This causes symptoms similar to a stroke, but unlike a full stroke, a TIA does ...

Shifting patterns in ischemic stroke mortality and death locations across US populations highlight disparities and end-of-life care needs.

Causes and risk factors of TIA are the same as in an ischemic stroke. A TIA can sometimes be a warning sign that you'll have an ischemic stroke soon. Don't take chances if you or someone you know ...

A stroke is a medical emergency that happens when blood flow to a part of the brain is suddenly blocked or when a blood ...

This article provides a historical perspective on the evolution of the definition of TIA and reviews the associated pathophysiology ... 4 weeks of onset), and ischemic stroke.

Due to the narrowing of one of the major arteries feeding the left side of his brain, Miller had experienced an ischemic stroke. A stent was inserted into the artery to open the blockage.