A recent scientific statement by the American Heart Association shows that over half of people who have had a stroke may have trouble thinking within a year after their stroke. Additionally, 1 out of 3 stroke survivors may have a higher risk of developing dementia within 5 years. The American Heart Association has published a… Continue reading Cognitive impairment after stroke is common, and early diagnosis and treatment needed
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Effectiveness of New Stroke Treatment Confirmed
Research done at the University of Calgary in the UK and published in April 2015 the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) confirms earlier findings that a procedure called endovascular therapy (ET) for ischemic stroke is the best treatment option for many patients because it reduces the incidents of disability. This is the fourth research… Continue reading Effectiveness of New Stroke Treatment Confirmed