In the UK, around 100,000 people have a stroke each year and 85,000 people survive it, according to the Stroke Association. It is the fourth leading cause of death and the leading cause of complex ...

A stroke is a serious medical emergency that happens when blood flow to the brain is interrupted. Without oxygen-rich blood, brain cells begin to die within minutes. This can lead to lasting brain ...

Stroke can happen to anyone, at any age and at any time. The number of strokes among younger adults under 55 is rising worldwide, and every day in the UK around 240 people experience the traumatic and ...

More than 25% of pregnant or postpartum women who suffered an acute stroke had encounters with health care providers for stroke-related symptoms within the prior month but did not receive a timely ...