As we end Stroke Awareness Month, doctors are encouraging women to pay careful attention to stroke symptoms. Anyone at any age can get a stroke, and women have risk factors that may look a little ...
Knowridge Science Report: What a mini-stroke really means and why you should act fast
A mini-stroke, also known as a transient ischemic attack or TIA, is a serious health event that many people do not fully understand. It happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is blocked ...
AOL: The common warning signs of a ‘mini stroke’ — and who’s most at risk
It’s known as a “mini” stroke — but a transient ischemic attack (TIA) is no small thing. Though it typically lasts only a few minutes, this temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain can be an ...
The common warning signs of a ‘mini stroke’ — and who’s most at risk
Fast highlights the most common warning signs of stroke, but some strokes present differently. To make sure fewer cases are missed, additional symptoms such as dizziness, visual changes and loss of ...
*A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, either by a blocked artery or bleeding, causing potential brain cell damage. Symptoms vary depending on the affected brain area and the ...
The Conversation: Paramedics are less likely to identify a stroke in women than men. Closing this gap could save lives – and money
Paramedics are less likely to identify a stroke in women than men. Closing this gap could save lives – and money