A stroke is a life-altering event that occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted. It is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, and research shows that men are more prone to strokes than women. But why does this gender gap exist? On International Men’s Day we need to look…
A stroke is a life-altering event that occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted. It is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, and research shows that men are more prone to strokes than women. But why does this gender gap exist? On International Men’s Day we need to look…
A stroke is a life-altering event that occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted. It is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, and research shows that men are more prone to strokes than women. But why does this gender gap exist? On International Men’s Day we need to look…
For the first time in 10 years, the American Stroke Association has updated its guidelines for stroke prevention. The “2024 Guideline for the Primary Prevention of Stroke,” published in the journal Stroke, empowers people to take precautions to reduce their risk of stroke, which is the No. 5 cause of death in the U.S., according…
This week, the American Stroke Association released new guidelines designed to reduce risks of first strokes. WVU School of Medicine Stroke Program Medical Director Dr. Muhammad Alvi is available to discuss what that will mean for patients. (WVU Photo) A West Virginia University stroke expert says new guidelines from the American Stroke Association that are…
This week, the American Stroke Association released new guidelines designed to reduce risks of first strokes. WVU School of Medicine Stroke Program Medical Director Dr. Muhammad Alvi is available to discuss what that will mean for patients. (WVU Photo) A West Virginia University stroke expert says new guidelines from the American Stroke Association that are…
