This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Accurate diagnosis of transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) is challenging. This study was aimed at analyzing blood biomarkers to distinguish TIAs from mimics. The levels of eight candidate biomarkers ...

A recent study has found that people who experience a transient ischemic attack, or ‘ministroke,’ can experience fatigue for as long as a year afterwards. Transient ischemic attacks — sometimes ...

Strokes are a leading cause of death in the U.S., with nearly 800,000 people experiencing one every year. On average, a stroke occurs every 40 seconds in the country. These numbers are jarring and ...

Fatigue, a common symptom immediately after a transient ischemic attack (TIA), persists up to a year after the event in 53.8% of patients, a new study showed. History of anxiety or depression was ...

Kristin Kramer woke up early on a Tuesday morning 10 years ago because one of her dogs needed to go out. Then, a couple of odd things happened. When she tried to call her other dog, “I couldn’t speak, ...

BARCELONA, Spain — Intensive efforts to lower blood pressure (BP) to targets < 130/80 mm Hg in the first couple of days after a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or minor stroke were associated with a ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My father is in his mid-60s and recently underwent surgery to repair mitral valve prolapse. Everything went smoothly, and his recovery has been good, with the exception of this morning ...

A stroke can strike suddenly and without warning - but recognising the early symptoms and acting quickly can make the difference between full recovery and lifelong disability. Experts warn that even ...