National Stroke Awareness Month: Every Second Counts
Written by Ann Pietrangelo on May 5th, 2009 in Family, In The News, Linked Articles.
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of serious long-term disability.
Health care reform is what we want our lawmakers to do, but there are some things we need to do for ourselves, too. Those of us who are not medical professionals can learn some basic facts and promote awareness so that we can help prevent the serious consequences of inaction.
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is cut off, causing brain cells to die. Permanent disability or death can result. When signs of stroke appear, every second counts.
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