A pontine stroke occurs in the pons region of the brainstem—a small part of the brainstem responsible for breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure, among other essential, automatic functions. Pontine ...

Mortality rates for ischemic strokes are more variable and depend on the location of the stroke. In one 2023 study, the 90-day mortality rate for an ischemic pons stroke was 12%. Of those who ...

People with hemorrhagic stroke were more likely to have high potassium levels. With stroke, it's important for healthcare providers to determine if there are electrolyte imbalances right away. The ...

Patent foramen ovale (PFO)‐associated stroke has a complex and diverse pathogenesis. It mainly results from a paradoxical embolism caused by venous thrombosis. However, few studies have investigated ...

OBJECTIVES Clinical signs of acute peripheral vestibulopathy (APV) were repeatedly reported with pontine lesions. The clinical relevance of such a mechanism is not known, as most studies were biased ...

World Stroke Day, observed annually on October 29, is a global awareness day aimed at increasing understanding of stroke, its prevention, and the need for improved care and support for stroke ...

The chances of surviving a “pontine stroke” like mine are small, and the catastrophic effect of it had left me with locked in syndrome (LIS). Doctors had advised Adam to prepare to say his ...

In the event of a stroke-related headache ... Medicine by the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties. The Right Way to Care by Catholic Health is produced by the public relations and ...