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15th Oct, 2009 | Source : National Stroke Association
Transient ischemic attack (TIA) is an event often thought of as a mini-stroke. TIA symptoms are often the same symptoms of a stroke, such as paralysis or trouble speaking, but typically last less than 24 hours before disappearing. TIA is a major indicator of stroke risk, which makes it a big educational focus at National Stroke Association. In fact, TIA education should be important for everyone in the U.S. – about 40 percent of people who experience a TIA will go on to have a stroke.
Why is that fact so important? Stroke is the third leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability America. To put it in perspective, two times more women die from stroke than breast cancer each year. Learning to recognize and respond to a TIA by immediately seeking help by calling 911 or visiting a doctor may prevent a future stroke. Most studies show that nearly half of all strokes occur within the first 2 days after a TIA. In fact:
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Why is that fact so important? Stroke is the third leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability America. To put it in perspective, two times more women die from stroke than breast cancer each year. Learning to recognize and respond to a TIA by immediately seeking help by calling 911 or visiting a doctor may prevent a future stroke. Most studies show that nearly half of all strokes occur within the first 2 days after a TIA. In fact:
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1st Sep, 2009 | Source : National Stroke Association
Atrial fibrillation (AF), a type of irregular heartbeat, is a major risk factor for stroke, making a person five times more likely to have a stroke. AF is caused when the two upper chambers of the heart (atria) beat rapidly and unpredictably, producing an irregular heartbeat. AF raises stroke risk because it allows blood to pool in…
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5th Aug, 2009 | Source : Taryn Fort
Beat the Heat this Summer with Stroke Risk Factor Education! The summer months are ideal for taking time out of your pool side schedule for some stroke risk factor education with your doctor. Most people don’t know that anyone – even babies, small children and teenagers – can have a stroke. The good news is that up…
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