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ischemic stroke

Patient Story

‘Happy hermit’ bounces back

Gray Rushin had pedaled 3,000 miles in 30 days when a stroke felled him north of Ludington, Michigan. Now his No. 1 aim is finishing his cross-country quest.

Patient Story

‘Never, ever thought I would have a stroke’

In rehab therapy, 35-year-old Tyrone Bell gives his all, working to regain function of his left leg and arm.

Uncovering the sleep-stroke link

Hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol and smoking have long been seen as risk factors for stroke. A new report says it's time we add sleep disorders to the list.

The quarter-century quandary

After age 25, about 1 in 4 people will suffer a stroke—the vast majority stemming from blood clots.

Patient Story

A tale of two strokes

After back-to-back strokes, each reversed with a thrombectomy, Gary Cole, 74, feels ‘darn lucky’ to be getting back to life as usual.

Patient Story

Beat the clock, reverse the stroke

A timely call to 911 and easy access to advanced stroke treatment aided 37-year-old Tramell Louis Jr.’s full recovery.

Patient Story

A winning hand for stroke treatment: Timing, technology

Stroke victims meet better outcomes when they quickly undergo clot-removal procedure using Solitaire device.

Young adults delay stroke treatment

Facial drooping, sudden arm weakness or speech problems signal a need for help.

Patient Story

Act fast when you see signs of stroke

William "Bill" Boersma shares miraculous story about how he went from being a 'rag doll' after a stroke to a 'poster child.'