Noncontrast CT is commonly used to diagnose acute stroke because of its ability to detect acute hemorrhage, although it is less sensitive for early detection of ischemic stroke. The American Academy ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The portable MRI detected a high percentage of stroke-related infarct. Hyperfine has “practical advantages” over ...

The clinical syndrome produced by a stroke is determined by the artery or arteries that are occluded. Blood is supplied to the brain by two major sets of arteries, the anterior and posterior ...

Introduction Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the leading cause of cardioembolic stroke and is associated with increased stroke severity and fatality. Early identification of AF is essential for adequate ...

Gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) used in MRI and angiography contain a chelated form of the toxic heavy metal that was assumed to clear the body shortly after intravenous administration. [1] ...

There’s new wisdom about a brain diagnosis that shouldn’t be ignored. A new study suggests that having a transient ischemic attack, also known as a “mini-stroke,” may have similar long-lasting effects ...