Carotid artery disease is one of the many risk factors that can lead to stroke – though it’s not necessarily the most common one. “That being said, risk prevention is a lot easier than treating a stroke,” says Roger Walcott, MD, FACS. Dr....
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In the United States, someone suffers from a stroke every 40 seconds, that’s more than 795,000 cases each year. According to the CDC, someone in the U.S. dies of a stroke every 3 minutes and 11 seconds. During a stroke, oxygen is prevented from reaching the...
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Strokes are one of the leading causes of long-term disability in Americans. For many primary caregivers of stroke survivors, adjusting to a new normal can feel overwhelming. Our stroke team is here to help with resources that allow you to tackle some common...
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Transient ischemic attack (TIA), also known as a “mini stroke”, occurs when a clot temporarily blocks a blood vessel. A TIA normally lasts a few minutes before the clot dislodges or dissolves, and blood supply returns. Because these episodes are...
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When a stroke happens, you’re working against the clock in more ways than one. Did you know one of the most commonly-used stroke medications is only effective when it’s administered early enough? “If you’re a patient experiencing an acute stroke...
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May is Stroke Awareness Month! The better you arm yourself with the facts about stroke, including warning signs and preventative measures, the more prepared you will be if a stroke happens to you or a loved one. Unfortunately, it’s not an unlikely...
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How Can I Lower My Risk for Stroke? Though it’s a common misconception, there’s not one particular age or gender that should be more worried about strokes. In fact, stroke occurrences in younger populations are even on the rise. And though men do...
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If you suspect yourself or someone nearby to be having a stroke, call 911 immediately. How can you tell if someone may be having a stroke? The FAST acronym was created by the National Stroke Association to help patients identify some common warning signs...
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What Happens When Someone Has a Stroke? In its most basic terms, stroke is death of the brain. Strokes usually occur due to one of two reasons: either a clot is blocking blood flow to the brain, or blood is leaking into brain tissue. Experiencing a stroke...
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Stroke is a serious condition that can kill parts of the brain, but that might not be enough to catch a young person’s attention. Don’t be so quick to think about stroke as a condition only your grandparents should be concerned about. Strokes can...
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