Category:
stroke
Having the worst headache of your life means it's time for immediate medical attention
Hemorrhagic strokes are less understood than the more common ischemic strokes
Misdiagnosis of an ischemic stroke often pushes patient outside a key treatment window
Doctor, physician's assistant, nurse practitioner, and registering nurse negligence contribute to tragic outcome
Neurologists are medical specialists who diagnose and treat brain, spinal cord, and nervous system conditions
Skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers don't achieve the same results
40,000–80,000 patients die each year in American hospitals because of misdiagnosis
New study recommends MRI scans for patients with short-duration stroke symptoms
Strokes at or around the time birth can cause brain damage or cerebral palsy
Study shows that hospitals participating in the “Get With the Guidelines” program are doing a better job in promptly treating ischemic strokes