There are two main types of stroke: ischaemic, which are caused by a blockage in an artery, and haemorrhagic, which is when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures - iStockphoto Every day in the UK ...

either due to blockage in blood supply to the brain (ischaemic stroke) or leakage of blood from a burst vessel in the brain ...

Dr Parry-Jones and his team have recognised a number of issues in the treatment of haemorrhagic stroke. “When someone has had a brain haemorrhage, it’s important to act quickly. But it’s often the ...

Haemorrhagic strokes (account for 13 per cent) are when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures, causing bleeding and damage to the surrounding brain tissue. The signs of both are the same. “Early ...

“Whereas, a haemorrhagic stroke is caused by a bleed in or around the brain. “A transient ischaemic attack is defined as stroke symptoms and signs that resolve within 24 hours, it is also ...