New approach to stroke therapy

Toxic gas protects brain function in animal model

Eurekalert: Dr. Kathrin Bilgeri- March 5, 2012.

LMU researchers developed a new strategy for the treatment of stroke, which could help to improve blood flow to ischemic brain. Strokes are due to a localized reduction in the blood supply to the brain, mainly due to the blockage of a vessel by a blood clot. This can lead to the death and irreversible loss of nerve cells. In about 90% of cases, no dedicated treatment is available that can effectively prevent serious damage following an acute stroke. Read More