An innovative procedure called endovascular thrombectomy may be a game changer for those who have a stroke. Getty Images/iStockphoto For decades, there has been scant progress in treating one of the ...

Phelps Hospital is now offering a new stroke rehabilitation option aimed at helping chronic stroke survivors regain arm and hand function. The hospital is the first in Westchester County to offer the ...

An early-stage clinical trial has shown that deep brain stimulation (DBS) applied to the cerebellum may aid the recovery of upper limb function after stroke. Researchers studied 12 people with ...

Dr. Fawaz Al-Mufti and team performing a life-saving thrombectomy to restore blood flow to a patient's brain. If you suspect a stroke, get to the hospital immediately-quick action can mean the ...

A study presented at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 20th Annual Meeting noted that mechanical thrombectomy, a standard treatment for adults with a large vessel occlusion, a type ...

A world-leading clinical trial is underway in New Zealand to determine whether cooling caps, already used in neonatal care ...

More than 100 people in Northern Colorado are surviving their past experience with stroke with fewer deficiencies thanks to a procedure now being offered by UCHealth. Prior to 2023, the nearest place ...

(BPT) – Did you know carotid artery disease (CAD) is responsible for up to one-third of all strokes? Early detection and treatment of CAD can significantly reduce your risk of having a stroke, and ...

Carotid stent surgery is one of two procedures that can be used to treat carotid artery stenosis. This procedure is considered a less invasive option with a faster recovery time. However, it does have ...

Christian Ferreira, MD (second from left), cerebrovascular neurosurgeon at Phelps Hospital, with team members in the Center for Advanced Procedures (CAP). — Northwell Health Phelps Hospital is now ...