Pages tagged: embolic stroke

In response to the evolving Covid-19 pandemic, the Texas Heart Institute (THI) is dedicating its education series, Innovative Technologies & Techniques, to...

Nearly 800,000 Americans suffer new or recurrent stroke every year. The older you are, the greater your risk of stroke....

Ischemic Stroke (caused by a blockage) There are 2 kinds of ischemic stroke: thrombotic stroke and embolic stroke. Together, the...

Stroke is a form of cerebrovascular disease, meaning it affects the vessels that supply blood to the brain. Stroke was...