May is American Stroke Month—a reminder that while stroke is one of the most serious health threats in the U.S.,...
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A Call for Year Round Stroke Awareness
National Stroke Awareness Month is coming to a close on May 31. However, stroke awareness should be promoted year-round. In...
Stroke Prevention: Control Everything You Can
Nearly 800,000 Americans suffer new or recurrent stroke every year. The older you are, the greater your risk of stroke....
Vasculature of the Head
The one-way vascular system carries blood to all parts of your body. This process of blood flow within your body...
Types of Strokes
Ischemic Stroke (caused by a blockage) There are 2 kinds of ischemic stroke: thrombotic stroke and embolic stroke. Together, the...
Stroke
Stroke is a form of cerebrovascular disease, meaning it affects the vessels that supply blood to the brain. Stroke was...