Doctors use physical exams, blood and heart tests, and imaging techniques like CT scans and MRIs to diagnose strokes and identify their type and potential triggers. A swift diagnosis is crucial ...

Cerebral oedema is a critical and potentially fatal consequence of ischaemic stroke, characterised by the accumulation of fluid within brain tissue and a consequent rise in intracranial pressure. The ...

Patients who experience an increase in brain swelling in the first 24 hours following a bleed, or brain haemorrhage, are more likely to have worse outcomes than those who don't, researchers found. A ...

When ankles swell, it becomes a common complaint among those who spend long hours of standing, travelling, or sitting in sedentary position. However, if swelling is persistent around the ankles and ...