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I've read that it puts me at greater risk of stroke. Can you tell me more about this? ANSWER: You may not have known you had atrial fibrillation (AFib) until ...
An ischemic stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is blocked or reduced. This prevents brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients.
An artery bursts, and blood spills into the brain tissue, causing brain damage. That's called a hemorrhagic stroke. These make up about 15 percent of strokes.
Someone in the U.S. has a stroke every 40 seconds. The good news is that strokes can be treated and prevented, and many fewer Americans die of stroke now than ...
Stroke patients are at increased risk of developing venous thromboembolism (deep vein blood clots). Clinical practice guidelines for the prevention of VTE ...
Although many people think of stroke as a condition that affects only older adults, strokes occur in people of all ages. “Your stroke risk does increase as you ...
A stroke can occur when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted or severely reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen. Within minutes, brain cells ...
Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and the leading cause of disability in the U.S., according to the American Stroke Association. If someone is suffering a ...
On the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Robert J. Brown, Jr., chair of Mayo Clinic's Division of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases, explains the importance of ...
A stroke is a medical emergency, and prompt treatment is crucial. Early action can reduce brain damage and other complications. A stroke occurs when the blood ...
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