Women and Stroke – What You Need to Know
Women and Stroke – What You Need to Know Women and Stroke – What You Need to Know Did you know stroke is the third leading cause of death among women and kills more women than men? Surprised? If so, you’re not alone. Many women are not aware of their risk or the fact that […]
Spot a Stroke F.A.S.T.
Spot a Stroke F.A.S.T. Every 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke. Every 3.5 minutes, someone dies of stroke. A stroke occurs when arteries in the brain are blocked or burst – preventing areas of the brain from getting the necessary blood supply. This can cause brain cells to die, possibly impairing the ability […]
Spot a Stroke F.A.S.T.
Spot a Stroke F.A.S.T. Every 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke. Every 3.5 minutes, someone dies of a stroke. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. When that happens, part of the brain can’t get the blood […]