A >medical emergency, and recognizing symptoms quickly is critical to receiving timely care. "There's nothing a bystander or I can do, without anything available to me, to help if I see someone having ...

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KWQC) -Every second counts when it comes to stroke. That’s the message from University of Iowa Health Care, home to the region’s only comprehensive stroke center, and a national ...

*A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, either by a blocked artery or bleeding, causing potential brain cell damage. Symptoms vary depending on the affected brain area and the ...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — May is stroke month, and fast action makes the difference. Dr. Arun Talkad, a Vascular Neurologist with OSF, told WMBD This Morning more about strokes, and how “FAST” makes the ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - May is stroke awareness month, and one local family's real-life emergency shows just how powerful it can be when someone recognizes the signs of a stroke--and acts fast. Sarah ...

It only takes a few seconds for a stroke. Whether a person will be okay or spend the rest of their life disabled is determined by how fast warning signs can be recognised and addressed. However, most ...

(CNN) — One in six deaths from cardiovascular disease in the United States is due to stroke, and over 100 million people worldwide have had a stroke, which is a leading cause of serious long-term ...

Many people who experience a transient ischemic attack will go on to have a stroke within 90 days. Here are the red flags.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Jamie Armstrong had always been healthy. She took care of herself and rarely ever got sick and had no major health concerns. But one day, without warning, everything changed.

May is Stroke Awareness Month—a time dedicated to educating the public about stroke prevention, warning signs, and the importance of timely medical care. A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain ...

A study by the American Stroke Association surveyed 1,900 people to assess public awareness of stroke symptoms. Awareness and recognition of “F.A.S.T.” stroke symptoms – Face, Arm, Speech, and Time to ...