Carotid artery stenosis is a major cause of stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) worldwide. Carotid revascularization procedures are effective in reducing subsequent stroke in symptomatic ...

May 28, 2010 (Barcelona, Spain) — Results of a prospective observational study suggest that use of transcranial Doppler (TCD) to detect embolic signals may be used to help with risk stratification of ...

Significant carotid artery stenosis presented in 17% of patients with asymmetric, low-tension or progressive glaucoma, even though those cases had good IOP control, indicating that potential at-risk ...

Motion analysis of video recorded on a smartphone accurately identified carotid artery stenosis in adults, demonstrating utility for a tool that could improve ischemic stroke outcomes. Carotid artery ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Stroke is one of the most feared complications of surgery. to provide adequate preventive and therapeutic measures, physicians need to be knowledgeable about the risk factors for stroke during the ...

Glaucoma is often associated with elevated pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure, or IOP) which can damage the optic nerve, leading to vision loss and even blindness. Medication and/or surgery ...