(NewsNation) — The most common type of stroke is an ischemic stroke, accounting for about 87% of all cases, according to the American Stroke Association. It occurs when blood flow to the brain is ...

One cause of a sudden loss of vision is referred to in medical terms as ischemic optic neuropathy. There are two types. One is caused by inflamed arteries in the eye that flow to the optic nerve, and ...

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Critical limb ischemia (CLI) is a severe complication of peripheral artery disease (PAD). PAD occurs when plaque builds up in blood vessels that deliver blood from the heart to other areas. CLI ...

Mesenteric ischemia, or small bowel ischemia, involves a blockage of blood flow to the small intestine. Symptoms include pain and bloating. It often results from blood clots or atherosclerosis.

Anatomic severity of disease—but not severity of ischemia—predicted the risk of death or MI over 4 years of follow-up in the ISCHEMIA trial, a new analysis shows. However, an invasive strategy as ...

A transient ischemic attack, popularly known as a mini-stroke, is an early sign of possible stroke. According to healthline.com, a transient ischemic attack can cause stroke-like symptoms such as a ...

Cardioprotection refers to any intervention which seeks to decrease the risk of developing any adverse cardiovascular event; namely preserving the function of the heart by reducing or preventing ...

A key lesson one can learn from experience in designing clinical trials is that the devil is often in the details. Trial design is equally as important as—if not more important than—trial execution.