The month of May is officially designated as National Stroke Awareness Month. Stroke is a leading cause of death and serious, long-term disability in the United States. According to the American Stroke Association, approximately 795,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke each year. [more]
Stroke risk factor include:
- High blood pressure
- Atrial fibrillation (A-fib)
- High cholesterol
- Smoking
- Diabetes
- Poor circulation
- Not being active
- Obesity
- Family history of stroke
Do you know the signs of a stroke? Use the FAST test, as seen below, to spot the warning signs of a stroke. If you or someone else shows signs of a stroke, seek immediate medical attention.
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