Stroke

Stroke occurs from a blocked or ruptured vessel providing blood to the brain. Once the flow of blood and oxygen has been stopped, cells die quickly and can't be repaired. According to The American...

Strokes may be caused by clogged arteries that don’t allow for the proper circulation of blood to and from the heart. The heart arteries may be clogged or hardened from high cholesterol, high...

A stroke can often sneak up on the elderly, with patients possibly having Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIAs), which are very small strokes, or having no signs of an impending stroke at all. TIAs...

Strokes affect almost a million people a year. Most can be avoided through diet, exercise and changes in lifestyles. Knowing about the signs for a stroke and what to look, and how they can...

The American Stroke Association describes strokes as an arterial condition that occurs in the blood vessels leading to the brain. In the United States, strokes are the third cause of death,...

Stroke runs in my family. My father had a stroke, due to a brain tumor. My sister had a stroke around ten years ago. She had another stroke over the weekend. Thankfully her family spotted the...

A stroke is a total or partial block of blood to any part of the brain. When the brain cells can't get a steady supply of blood, they can start to become damaged or die in just minutes. Strokes...

Knowing the warning signs of a stroke could save your life or the life of a loved one. According to the Center for Disease Control, in recent years stroke has been "the third leading cause of...

Recognizing signs of a stroke or heart attack and reacting quickly can prevent extensive damage or death. If any of these symptoms presents themselves, it is important to call 911 and seek...

Stokes often appear suddenly and cause immediate, serious damage to the brain. But what many people do not realize is that the first signs of a stroke might happen days before a full stroke. When...

A stroke is a serious condition that occurs when the blood vessels that carry blood and oxygen to the brain become clogged. When the brain does not receive the blood and oxygen it needs, brain...

In keeping with February being heart month and wearing red to symbolize heart health. I wanted to share that a stroke can be just as deadly. It is considered the silent killer, because it can...

The longer stroke symptoms carry on, the more the brain is damaged, which will affect the victim's quality of life. Every moment counts for the stroke victim to get medical help, in order to...

A stroke is a life-threatening event caused by loss of oxygen to the brain. Time is critical in treating strokes. With each minute that passes, more brain cells die. Recognizing the signs of...