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About one in three people who have a mini stroke, or a transient ischemic attack, will suffer a stroke eventually.
Learn about the critical warning signs of stroke that you should never ignore. Recognizing these symptoms can save lives and ...
A stroke, also known as a brain attack, causes brain damage when blood flow to the brain is interrupted. Representative Photo ...
Revised medical guidelines on fitness to drive now mean more people are permitted to drive with a variety of conditions than ...
Tracey McMahon woke in the middle of the night with a blinding headache - 'at first I thought it was a bad migraine'.
Although the NHS says the first sign 'may not seem like much', it is crucial to seek medical attention as soon as possible ...
Often called a mini stroke, transient ischemic strokes (TIAs) occur when blood flow to the brain is briefly blocked, causing a few minutes of stroke symptoms. About one in three people who have a mini ...
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What is an ischemic stroke?
The most common type of stroke is an ischemic stroke, accounting for about 87% of all cases, according to the American Stroke ...
The main cause of ischemic strokes, which account for 87 percent of all strokes, is atherosclerosis. These fatty deposits, known as plaque, line blood vessel walls and cause blockages. Atherosclerosis ...