During an ischemic stroke, blood vessels in the brain are blocked or narrowed. During a hemorrhagic stroke, there's bleeding ...

A blood thinner is a medication that is used to prevent or treat blood clots. Blood thinners are commonly used in conjunction with surgery when the risk for blood clots is heightened. They may be ...

My neighbor had a stroke and received a "clot buster" medication. Then, I found out my uncle had a surgery after a stroke.

A new study suggests that a simple blood test could help doctors quickly determine whether a stroke is caused by bleeding or ...

Jan. 10, 2025 — Humans and mice exposed to long-wavelength red light had lower rates of blood clots that can cause heart attacks, lung damage and strokes, according to research led by ...

In this trial, standard care was clot removal without clot-dissolving medication. The added treatment may work by dissolving blood clots in the small vessels (microcirculation) near the major ...

In this trial, standard care was clot removal without clot-dissolving medication. The added treatment may work by dissolving blood clots in the small vessels (microcirculation) near the major blockage ...

The NHS has issued a critical warning, urging individuals to dial 999 if they observe any of two signs that could signal a ...

This creates another opportunity for blood clots to form. A bioprosthetic or "tissue" valve created from cow or pig tissue usually doesn't require a blood thinner long-term, but research has shown ...