A case report describes mechanical thrombectomy performed 28 hours after stroke onset, guided by CT perfusion showing salvageable tissue, with marked neurologic recovery at discharge.
MUNICH, Germany—For patients undergoing carotid artery stenting, ticagrelor holds up well against clopidogrel for preventing ischemic brain lesions, and may even have some advantages, according to ...
Carotid artery is the blood vessel that supplies oxygen-rich blood to the brain. Stenosis of this artery leads to impaired blood flow to the brain and altered blood-brain barrier properties, which can ...
A CONCEPT of continuously monitoring oxygen saturation in the venous blood of the lateral sinus as a measure of adequacy of oxygenation of the brain was reported by Lyons and his associates. 1 They ...
A discovery the brain is driving high blood pressure offers hopes for new treatments. Scientists have discovered that a part ...
Carotid angioplasty and stenting can help open up blocked carotid arteries. It’s often used to help prevent strokes, and your doctor might recommend it if you have a blocked artery. If you’re feeling ...
The most common cause of carotid artery narrowing is a buildup of plaque in the arteries due to multiple risk factors such as smoking, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, family history and ...
Occasionally hearing a heartbeat when your ear is pressed against a pillow is often nothing serious. Dr Anthony Youn has ...