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Occupational Therapy for Stroke Recovery

May 13, 2024 | Services, Stroke

In the United States, someone suffers from a stroke every 40 seconds, that’s more than 750,000 cases each year. According to the CDC, someone in the U.S. dies of a stroke every 3 minutes and 14 seconds. During a stroke, oxygen is prevented from reaching the...

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Caring for a Stroke Survivor at Home

| Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, Stroke

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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What is Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)?

May 23, 2023 | Conditions, Stroke

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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The Clot-buster That’s a Superhero to Stroke Patients

May 15, 2023 | Services, Stroke

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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Think Stroke Happens in the Heart? Think Again.

May 1, 2023 | Services, Stroke

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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What Are Carotid Arteries and How Are They Linked to My Stroke Risk?

May 21, 2022 | Ask the Expert, Services, Stroke

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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6 Ways You Can Lower Your Risk for Stroke

May 6, 2021 | Services, Stroke

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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What Does BE FAST Mean?

| Services, Stroke

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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How do I know if it's a Stroke

The Most Common Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke

November 22, 2020 | Services, Stroke

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 can happen at any age

Yes, Young People Have to Worry About Strokes Too

November 21, 2020 | Services, Stroke

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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