A new clinical classification system is presented to define the severity of an acute PE and assist in developing adult treatment strategies.

Some patients with a common type of stroke benefit from a clot-busting drug given between 4.5 and 24 hours after symptoms emerged, according to a new study.

BACKGROUND: Forecasts for the future prevalence of cardiovascular disease and stroke are crucial to guide efforts to improve health outcomes across the life course for women. METHODS: Using historical ...

A woman in her 40s presented with progressive cognitive decline, expressive language difficulty and episodic confusion. Her initial symptoms were misattributed to psychiatric illness, and later to ...

Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide and remains a significant contributor to long‐term disability, health care expenses, and lower quality of life. 1 Current evidence suggests that ...