Background Stroke remains one of the most serious complications of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). This study ...

There are many complications that may develop after having a stroke, but regaining the ability to walk may be possible. With the proper rehabilitation, some people walk independently again following a ...

A stroke can damage the areas of the brain that deal with language processing. Following a stroke, someone may have aphasia, which affects their ability to communicate and speak. Both types of stroke ...

Pneumonia is a major cause of death after acute cerebral ischemia. A recent study by Wong and colleagues 1 provides some insight into susceptibility to infection after stroke. Specifically, they found ...

Alice Cowieson, from Dairsie, near Cupar, faced a long recovery including fatigue, sight problems and difficulty concentrating.

Every year, more than 795,000 Americans have a stroke—and more than half of survivors develop swallowing difficulties. Left untreated, this serious medical condition called dysphagia can cause ...

The effect of endovascular thrombectomy that is performed more than 6 hours after the onset of ischemic stroke is uncertain. Patients with a clinical deficit that is disproportionately severe relative ...