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The brain’s blood supply is reduced during a stroke, causing oxygen and nutrient loss. Since brain cells can die in mere minutes, strokes are medical emergencies that require prompt evaluation and treatment. New research presented at the 2021 American Stroke Association conference claims it costs us eight weeks of healthy life for every 10-minute delay between emergency room arrival and treatment. So, it’s vital to get to the ER as soon as possible. The CDC suggests stroke patients might get diagnosed a...
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According to the CDC, someone in America has a stroke every 40 seconds. While you might know the signs of a stroke when it’s happening due to the acronym FAST (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, time to call 9-1-1), did you know there are other risk factors? High blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity and diabetes were leading causes of this condition. However, stroke signs and risk factors can differ for men versus women. According to the National Stroke Association, few women ...
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