Stories from people navigating Stroke — diagnosis, treatment, caregiving, and the ordinary days in between.
9 stories
Innovation & Devices
New device technology and growing interest in treating smaller, more distal brain vessel occlusions are pushing a long-standing
Rayan Salih · July 28, 2026 · 8 min
Cardiology
Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the primary drivers of widespread disparities across the continuum of acute cerebrovascular
Rayan Salih · 7 min read
Neurology
Recurrent ischemic stroke is one of the most devastating yet preventable medical problem.
Dr. Abu Bakar · 6 min read
Cardiology
For decades, acute ischemic stroke management has been governed by a singular, unyielding paradigm: “Time is brain.
Rayan Salih · 10 min read
Neurology
For decades, the clinical narrative surrounding migraine and stroke risk has been clear-cut, specific, and highly selective.
Rayan Salih · 8 min read
Cardiology
When an older adult survives the acute phase of a stroke, the quality of the next stop in
Rayan Salih · 8 min read
Cardiology
An investigational technique using a stent retriever as a distal filter is showing promise for improving reperfusion in
Rayan Salih · 8 min read
Cardiology
The type of blood clot that causes the most damage is an ischemic stroke, which occurs when a
Rayan Salih · 6 min read
Neurology
Share emotions to aid stroke recovery. Expressing your fears and emotions after suffering a stroke is important to
Dr. Abu Bakar · 8 min read
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