A blood test conducted in a prehospital setting may rapidly distinguish between ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, potentially facilitating more rapid, targeted treatment. The test measures the levels ...

Researchers at Uppsala University Hospital and Uppsala University have demonstrated that a simple blood test that reflects brain health can predict which people are most at risk of suffering a stroke.

In the U.S., 795,000 people suffer a stroke each year. Doctors say time is brain: Patients and their families must act fast if they recognize the symptoms. In that same vein, researchers are on their ...

Doctors use physical exams, blood and heart tests, and imaging techniques like CT scans and MRIs to diagnose strokes and identify their type and potential triggers. A swift diagnosis is crucial ...

Dr Kailash Krishnan is leading the pilot project at Queen's Medical Centre A ground-breaking test offering quick results to improve the treatment of minor strokes is being piloted in Nottingham. The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dr Kailash Krishnan is leading the pilot project at Queen's Medical Centre [BBC] A ground-breaking test offering quick results to ...