A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted or blocked. A lacunar stroke is a type of ischemic stroke that occurs when blood flow to one of the small arteries deep within the brain ...

September 4, 2012 — Adding clopidogrel to aspirin in patients with a recent lacunar stroke does not reduce the risk for stroke recurrence, was associated with an unanticipated increase in mortality, ...

Scientists have identified new genetic clues in people who've had small and often apparently 'silent' strokes that are difficult to treat and a major cause of vascular dementia, according to new ...

Cilostazol and isosorbide mononitrate, two widely available drugs that have beneficial effects on endothelial function, appear to improve functional and cognitive outcomes when used in patients who ...

Scientists have identified new genetic clues in people who've had small and often apparently 'silent strokes that are difficult to treat and a major cause of vascular dementia, according to research ...

A stroke is a life-changing medical condition that can bring many challenges to your life. At University of Utah Health, our Stroke Rehabilitation Program will give you or your loved one a ...

Two new studies suggest that maintaining good oral health could be more than just good hygiene — it might lower the risk for ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Study included 1,412 adults with stroke followed up for hospital readmission for subsequent stroke. Of the study ...

People who experience a type of stroke linked with nearly half of all dementias could be treated for the first time by repurposing two cheap and common drugs, a trial shows. Researchers found that ...

Adults with gum disease may be more likely to have signs of damage to the brain's white matter, called white matter ...