Stroke symptoms

'Aashiqui' actor Rahul Roy suffers brain stroke: What can cause a stroke?

Rahul Roy was airlifted is presently undergoing treatment at Nanavati Hospital, Mumbai and is reportedly responding well to the treatment. Read on to know the causes and symptoms of brain stroke.
Shortness of breath could be a sign of blood clots in your body

You should seek immediate medical help if you think you might have a blood clot. Here are some early signs and symptoms to watch out for.
All you need to know about the connection between a stroke and sinusitis

Dr Pradip Shah, HOD and General Medicine Specialist, Fortis Hospital, Mulund, decodes how a stroke is linked to sinusitis. Read on to know more.
Did you know? This novel vaccine may reduce post-stroke blood clot risk

This vaccine can be promising to keep secondary strokes away. Read on to know more.
World Stroke Day: Diet tips for those who are recovering from a stroke attack

World Stroke Day is observed on October 29. A nutritionist tells us what stroke patients need to eat in their daily diet to prevent reoccurrence of stroke.
World Stroke Day: 5 common misconceptions about stroke

World Stroke Day is observed on October 29. Neurological diseases have a lot of overlapping symptoms making it difficult to arrive at a proper diagnosis. This is one of the reasons why stroke is sometimes under-diagnosed and more often over-diagnosed by the common people.
Did you know? Adhering to healthy lifestyle may cut stroke risk

The study which appeared in the BMJ highlights the potential of lifestyle measures to reduce the risk of stroke across entire populations, even in those at high genetic risk of stroke.
Perinatal stroke: All you need to know about it

Perinatal stroke is a new alarm for the doctors. In case you baby suffers a stroke, there's nothing to be shocked about it. Follow these symptoms and prevent it at the right time.
Awareness about 'golden period' of post-stroke rehabilitation is important

There is a need to create awareness that the first 90 days, also called the 'golden period', in post-stroke rehabilitation are vital and people should be educated about it.
Stroke: 90% can be prevented with lifestyle modifications, says expert

Modify these 10 risk factors to eliminate the risk of stroke
Stroke: Simple scan may give identical outcomes like advanced imaging

As per study, a computed tomography (CT scan) can be sufficient for determining thrombectomy treatment in stroke patients
Stroke: Anti-clot drug can cut it's risk

As per study, this drug can be beneficial for the stroke patients
'Hip Hop Stroke' intervention can raise awareness, save lives

A new intervention that uses hip hop music with stroke education lyrics may increase stroke awareness among economically-disadvantaged, minority children, and their parents.
Admitted in the hospital within the Golden Hour of stroke this man gets a new lease of life

The left side of his body got numb and weak due to acute stroke; golden hour s treatment helps patient to recover to optimal status
22 new genetic risk factors for stroke identified

Previously, only 10 genetic risk factors had been identified for stroke.
One in 10 stroke survivors require more help with medication

One in 10 stroke survivors need more help with taking medication, according to a study.
Diet to reduce stroke risk aids to lessen depression risk

Turns out, the specific diet which is shown to reduce stroke risk may also reduce the risk of depression.
New hope for heart diseases and stroke treatments

A new gene that helps grow blood vessels when it senses inadequate blood flow to tissues has been identified.
Stroke recovery treatment: new technology found

A new stretchable electronics has been found for stroke recovery treatment which has proven to be a game changer.
Stroke is a leading cause of disability that affects 55,000 more women than men each year

Stroke disproportionately affects women as compared to men due to factors such as fluctuations in naturally occurring hormone levels, early age of menarche and menopause.