Importance Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the
United States, affecting nearly 800 000 individuals annually. Observations Sudden …

One of the most important causes of neurological morbidity and mortality in the world is
ischemic stroke. It can be a result of multiple events such as embolism with a cardiac origin …

Stroke is the second leading cause of death and a major contributor to disability worldwide.
The prevalence of stroke is highest in developing countries, with ischemic stroke being the …

Modern MRI scanners have trended toward higher field strengths to maximize signal and
resolution while minimizing scan time. However, high‐field devices remain expensive to …

Background Surgical occlusion of the left atrial appendage has been hypothesized to
prevent ischemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation, but this has not been proved. The …

Summary Each year, the American Heart Association (AHA), in conjunction with the National
Institutes of Health and other government agencies, brings together in a single document the …

Summary Each year, the American Heart Association (AHA), in conjunction with the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, and other government …

Summary Each year, the American Heart Association (AHA), in conjunction with the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, and other government …

Background The use of intensive lipid-lowering therapy by means of statin medications is
recommended after transient ischemic attack (TIA) and ischemic stroke of atherosclerotic …

Importance Optimal management of patients with asymptomatic severe carotid stenosis is
uncertain, due to advances in medical care and a lack of contemporary data comparing …