Why stroke keeps striking people who had no idea they were at risk
Stroke is one of the most time sensitive medical emergencies in medicine, and the margin between full recovery and permanent disability is measured in minutes rather than hours. Every minute a large ischemic event goes untreated, approximately 1.9 million neurons and billions of synapses are irreversibly lost in the affected brain territory. This is not […]
Understanding lacunar stroke through a new lens that challenges standard care
A new study finds that widening of small arteries, not blockages in large ones, may drive this common stroke type, putting standard treatments in question. For years, the medical approach to lacunar stroke has rested on a foundational assumption: that the same artery-narrowing processes behind larger ischemic strokes were also […]
Understanding the rise in strokes among younger adults
Recent findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate a concerning increase in stroke incidents among Americans under 65. Over the past decade, the risk has escalated by approximately 15%, with a notable rise in stroke risk factors such as obesity and type 2 diabetes among younger adults. What is a stroke? […]