Stroke Facts
For Everyone OCT. 24, 2024 WHAT TO KNOW Stroke risk increases with age, but strokes can—and do—occur at any age. Early action is important for stroke. Stroke statistics vary by race and ethnicity. Fast facts In the United States in 2022, 1 in 6 deaths (17.5%) from cardiovascular disease was due to stroke.1 The death […]
About Strokes
A stroke, sometimes call a brain attack, happens in one of two ways: A blocked artery or a ruptured artery. View Larger A stroke, sometimes called a brain attack, occurs when something blocks blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. In either case, parts of the […]
Stroke Signs and Symptoms
Learn what to do if you or someone else is having a stroke. During a stroke, every minute counts! Fast treatment can lessen the brain damage that stroke can cause. By knowing the signs and symptoms of stroke, you can take quick action and perhaps save a life—maybe even your own. Call 9-1-1 immediately if any […]