"It also has a therapeutic effect on me to understand how far I've come over the years," says stroke survivor Garrett Mendez.

When I was 26, out of the blue, I suffered a massive brain stem stroke caused by an arteriovenous malformation, or AVM, a rare congenital tangle of blood vessels of which I had no warning or symptoms.

A pontine stroke happens when blood flow to the pons in the brainstem is blocked or bursts. Early signs of a pontine stroke can include dizziness, weakness, and slurred speech Getting treatment, such ...

Medically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MDKey TakeawaysRecognizing stroke symptoms can help save a life and reduce long-term damage.If you see facial drooping, arm weakness, or speech difficulties, call ...

It's fitting that BEFAST is the acronym for recognizing and responding to the signs of a stroke: Balance, eyes/vision loss, facial drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, and time to call 9-1-1.

The number of young people having strokes has been increasing, and the trend is very concerning to health care workers. “In my experience, we have been treating more young adults with strokes in ...

A stroke can be a terrifying and life-altering experience, potentially leading to serious complications such as a coma. The connection between a stroke and a coma is deeply intertwined, affecting not ...