CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Pope Francis died of a cerebral stroke which caused his heart to fail, according to the Vatican. A cerebral stroke (or brain attack) happens when the blood flow to part of the ...

Life-threatening strokes are in the spotlight. A neurologist explains the symptoms, treatment, and vital prevention steps.

Pope Francis died after a cerebral stroke, the Vatican announced Monday. The 88-year-old pontiff died early Easter Monday following the stroke. The episode put him into a coma and led to irreversible ...

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A brain stroke is a medical emergency where every second counts. Recognizing the signs and taking immediate action is crucial. It could mean the difference between life and death. Dr. Raveesh Sunkara, ...

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LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- It's common for heart attack patients to get stents in their arteries, but can you do the same for brain stroke patients? Well, one procedure is gaining more and more acceptance, ...

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Share on Pinterest An observational study examines how age-related changes to white matter in the brain could impact recovery following a stroke. Rosem Morton for The Washington Post via Getty Images ...

Pope Francis died officially due to cerebral stroke, coma and irreversible cardiac arrest, the Vatican has said in a statement. Pope Francis' health had been a growing concern for years, and his ...