From a certain high-heeled Mouse to the tiny version of our favorite candy, just the idea of “mini” is psychologically reassuring. But when it comes to a mini stroke, the diminutive prefix does little ...

Many people at risk for heart attack are also at higher risk for stroke, since the underlying disease process - atherosclerosis - can block blood flow to the brain, just as it does in the heart.

Carotid artery narrowing due to atherosclerosis (a condition known as atherosclerotic carotid stenosis) contributes to up to 30% of all cases of ischemic stroke. While clinicians have evaluated the ...

Contributed by Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz I recently had a health scare that I thought could be related to a stroke. It turned out it was a mild case of Bell’s Palsy. I am doing well now ...

Giving intravenous (IV) tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) within 90 minutes was strongly and independently associated with excellent outcome in patients with mild to moderate acute ischemic stroke in ...

CLEVELAND — When sweltering-hot temperatures arrive, it’s important for you to take extra precautions to avoid any heat-related illnesses. But do you know the signs and symptoms to watch for when it ...