A major obstacle is the short window of time following stroke in which therapies are effective. Modern imaging is able to identify the ischemic penumbra, a key concept in stroke physiology.

A series of neutral trials on anticoagulation in embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS) has moved the needle scientifically but left physicians with questions about secondary prevention and ...

Embolic Protection Device in the treatment of carotid occlusive disease. The purpose of this IRB-approved UHCMC study is to investigate the feasibility of Intra-arterial therapy (IAT) in acute ...

Further tests ruled out a cardiac embolic source, a patent foramen ovale ... of the clotting system may be at elevated risk for stroke even if they are young.

In July 2023, New Jersey resident Sean Clifford laid out $2,500 for an AI-assisted full-body scan from Prenuvo, a California-based company that offers patients “an MRI like no other ... the lawsuit ...

Arterial dissections involving arteries in the neck and head are being identified increasingly readily because of growing awareness of their clinical features, along with advances in imaging ...

Sep. 30, 2024 — Medical imaging using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is very time-consuming since an image has to be compiled from data from many individual measurements. Thanks to the use of ...

Disruptions of blood circulation to the brain may result in a stroke. It occurs in two forms, both potentially life-threatening. If you or someone with you exhibits signs of a stroke, do not delay.

New Laser-Based Headset Can Measure Blood Flow, Assess Risk of Stroke Sep. 30, 2024 — Researchers have developed a laser-based device that can measure blood flow noninvasively and differentiate ...

We recommend that you apply as early as possible. We reserve the right to close applications if the course is full. Discover the key clinical applications of medical imaging and how it contributes to ...

Knowing the signs of a stroke is the first step in stroke prevention. A stroke, sometimes called a "brain attack," occurs when blood flow to an area in the brain is cut off. The brain cells ...