This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Early administration of thrombolytic drugs remains highly dependent on establishing the precise time the patient ...

Cardio-cerebral infarction refers to the simultaneous occurrence of acute ischaemic stroke and myocardial infarction, a rare but life-threatening syndrome that unites two leading causes of mortality ...

A stroke represents one of medicine’s most critical emergencies, yet many people remain unaware of how to identify its telltale signs. When blood supply to the brain becomes compromised, every passing ...

In-hospital ischemic stroke poses unique challenges distinct from community-onset events. Patients already admitted for other conditions often have multiple comorbidities, sedative agents or ...

A brain stroke is a medical emergency where every second counts. Recognizing the signs and taking immediate action is crucial. It could mean the difference between life and death. Dr. Raveesh Sunkara, ...

Dr. Fawaz Al-Mufti and team performing a life-saving thrombectomy to restore blood flow to a patient's brain. If you suspect a stroke, get to the hospital immediately-quick action can mean the ...

HKUMed has developed the world’s first nasal spray as prehospital emergency aid for ischemic stroke. The project was led by Professor Aviva Chow Shing-fung (right) from the Department of Pharmacology ...

The difference between life and death, between full recovery and permanent disability, often comes down to a matter of minutes when someone experiences a stroke. This medical emergency creates a race ...

Stroke, often dubbed a “brain attack,” is one of the fastest-rising neurological emergencies today hence, World Stroke Day on October 29 each year urges people to recognise the early signs of a stroke ...