
May is National Stroke Awareness Month!
Originally posted on Presidential Healthcare center:
A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked; we sometimes refer to it as a “brain attack.” Two million brain cells die every minute during stroke, increasing the risk of permanent brain damage, disability or death. In the United States, stroke is the fourth leading cause of death, killing over 133,000 people each year, and a leading cause of serious, long-term adult disability. Stroke can happen to anyone at any…
Categories: Medical Condition • Tags: high blood pressure and stroke risks, risk factors for strokes