Considering surgery for brain stroke or TIA? Then use this excellent decision-making tool to weigh the pros and cons of surgery. Make an educated decision!

See the numbers of synapses, neurons and myelinated fibers destroyed per minute and averages lost in the typical 10-hour brain stroke. Early treatment is imperative.

Read this fascinating article on the promise of stem cell therapy for people who've suffered a brain stroke, from a Russian medical center.

See this news report on a small study of stroke patients with stent insertion in the carotid artery using newly approved stents. The results were hopeful.

This excellent collection of videos and articles is a great resource for different approaches to rehabilitation after a brain stroke. Watch, read, learn!

Read this brief on brain stroke, including symptoms, what to do as a bystander and more.

Read how a TIA, often called a "mini-stroke," can be confused with a brain stroke, but is a more temporary condition and may signal danger of oncoming stroke.

80% of brain strokes are preventable! Acquaint yourself with the causes of stroke and find out what you can do to minimize your risk.

Familiarize yourself with these three causes of brain stroke through this easy-to-follow article. Scroll down for signs, treatment or more details on strokes.