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  1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Stroke cdc.gov - Stroke
  2. WebMD: Stroke Health Center webmd.com - Stroke Health Center
  3. Mayo Clinic: Stroke mayoclinic.com - Stroke
  4. National Stroke Association (NSA): Information on Stroke stroke.org - Information on Stroke
  5. A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Stroke nlm.nih.gov - Stroke
  6. University of Maryland Medical Center: Brain Attack and Stroke Center umm.edu - Brain Attack and Stroke Center
  7. www.strokecenter.org: Stroke Guidelines & Consensus Statements - Internet Stroke Center strokecenter.org - Stroke Guidelines & Consensus Statements - Internet Stroke Center
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Research Notes on Stroke

Stroke is the rapidly developing loss of brain functions due to a disturbance in blood flow to the brain. This can be due to ischemia (lack of blood supply) caused by thrombosis or embolism, or due to a hemorrhage. In the past, stroke was referred to as cerebrovascular accident or CVA, but the term "stroke" is now preferred. ...read more from Wikipedia

Fast Facts:

  • Stroke is the third leading cause of death in America and the number one cause of adult disability.
  • It is estimated that 80% of strokes are preventable.
  • Prompt treatment of strokes is essential, and can mean the difference between life and death.
  • Smoking, high blood pressure and high cholesterol are the leading risk factors.


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