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Intracranial stent appears to be safe and effective for reducing recurrent stroke risk

Intracranial stent appears to be safe and effective for reducing recurrent stroke risk

A brain stent appears safe and effective for reducing the risk of recurrent stroke in patients with cholesterol-clogged brain arteries, according to late breaking science presented today at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference

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Wearable magnetic brain stimulation device could improve motor function in stroke patients

Wearable magnetic brain stimulation device could improve motor function in stroke patients

A non-invasive, wearable, magnetic brain stimulation device could improve motor function in stroke patients, according to preliminary late breaking science presented today at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2020. The conference, Feb. 19-21

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Antiplatelet medication used to treat leg pain may prevent re-blockage of carotid artery stents

Antiplatelet medication used to treat leg pain may prevent re-blockage of carotid artery stents

Adding cilostazol - an antiplatelet medication used to treat leg pain - tended to prevent re-blockage of carotid artery stents within two years, according to late breaking science presented today at the American Stroke Association's

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Antifibrinolytic agent could be a treatment for bleeding stroke

Antifibrinolytic agent could be a treatment for bleeding stroke

A common medication that reduces bleeding could be a treatment for bleeding stroke, particularly if administered quickly, according to late breaking science presented today at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2020. The conference,