One in six deaths from cardiovascular disease in the United States is due to stroke, and over 100 million people worldwide have had a stroke, which is a leading cause of serious long-term disability.
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - World Stroke Awareness Day is approaching on Oct. 29, and the American Stroke Association is emphasizing the importance of recognizing the FAST early warning signs of a stroke.
(NewsUSA) – Cardiovascular Disease including stroke remains a leading cause of death in the United States and is the number one cause of death in women, according to the American Stroke Association, a ...
A study by the American Stroke Association surveyed 1,900 people to assess public awareness of stroke symptoms. Awareness and recognition of “F.A.S.T.” stroke symptoms – Face, Arm, Speech, and Time to ...
May is Stroke Awareness Month and the hope is that more people will familiarize themselves with the signs of a stroke so action can be taken quickly. Fox 8's Kristi Capel learns more about a simple ...
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - May is National Stroke Awareness Month and one young survivor is asking everyone to be aware of the early warning signs – and an easy way to remember them. The warning signs of a ...
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - May is American Stroke Month, and organizations such as the American Heart Association are working to spread stroke awareness. Dr. James McKinney, a neurologist with Novant ...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - May is Stroke Awareness Month to make sure more people know about the signs, symptoms, risk factors and how to prevent a stroke. Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death and ...
Stroke can happen to anyone, at any age and at any time. The number of strokes among younger adults under 55 is rising worldwide, and every day in the UK around 240 people experience the traumatic and ...
A heart attack and stroke are both medical emergencies caused by sudden disruption of blood flow, but they affect different organs. A stroke involves blocked or ruptured blood vessels in the brain, ...
A stroke happens when a clot blocks the blood flow to part of the brain, shutting down the functions of that area, which can eventually lead to the death of that brain tissue. In fact, two million ...