New imaging technique may give physicians clearer picture of stroke damage

Ischemic strokes account for nearly 90 percent of all strokes. They occur when a blocked artery prevents blood from getting to the brain and usually result in long-term disability or death. Now, a team of researchers has developed a new, real-time method of imaging molecular events after strokes -- a finding that may lead to improved care for patients.

Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - March 14, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news