Asymptomatic, or silent, strokes often require a brain scan to be detected. Toby Gropen, M.D., a professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, explains how to ...

The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) is accepted as the definitive clinical examination to assess stroke severity. This project examined barriers to implementation and NIHSS use by ...

Every second counts when it comes to stroke. UI Health Care, home to the region’s only comprehensive stroke center, informs viewers on how to recognize stroke when you see it.

Strokes can occur suddenly—and silently—with symptoms that do not always match expectations. Stroke specialist and director of the University of Utah Stroke Center, Jennifer Majersik, MD, emphasizes ...

May is Stroke Awareness Month—a time dedicated to educating the public about stroke prevention, warning signs, and the importance of timely medical care.

May is Stroke Awareness Month to make sure more people know about the signs, symptoms, risk factors and how to prevent a stroke.

SHREVEPORT, La. - May is stroke awareness month, and one local family's real-life emergency shows just how powerful it can be when someone recognizes the signs of a stroke--and acts fast.

If you spot a stroke warning sign, acting fast is crucial. It can make the difference between a strong recovery or long-term disability, survival or death. Visit stroke.org to learn more.

Recognizing Stroke Symptoms: BE FAST Stroke symptoms appear suddenly meaning that quick action is critical. Use the BE FAST method to spot a stroke: • Balance: Sudden dizziness, loss of coordination, ...

A neurologist shares how to identify stroke symptoms early with the 'be FAST' method and prevent strokes by managing risk factors.

BE FAST is an acronym, the letters of which pair up with signs or symptoms of a stroke. While strokes can involve multiple symptoms, only one symptom needs to be present to justify a 9-1-1 call.