New stroke guidelines stress fast treatment, involvement of caregivers outside hospital
By
McKnight's Staff
Feb 04, 2013
Rapid treatment and vigilant, trained post-acute care providers allow the damage caused by strokes to be minimized, according to guidelines released Thursday by the American Stroke Association.
14% of strokes occur while patients are asleep, study finds
May 11, 2011
Approximately 14% of strokes happen when individuals are asleep, which represents about 58,000 emergency room visits annually, new research indicates.
