Stroke
How rehab can help after a stroke
Most of us don’t think twice about basic skills like walking or speaking. However, a stroke can cause difficulties with functions we take for granted. Some can be permanent, but others can be helped with rehab. Gina Gleissner, OTD, answered questions about life after a stroke and how rehab can help. What are common issues […]
Why are strokes rising among young people?
Souvik Sen, MD, shared why strokes are not just your grandparents’ concern, but are happening more and more often to those under 50.
Stroke in the African American community
In South Carolina, African Americans are 43% more likely to die from stroke than Caucasians. Sarina Brown, FNP, explained the reason behind this alarming statistic. “Increased risk of death from cardiovascular diseases are due to greater than average rates of obesity, cigarette smoking and high blood pressure,” Brown said. “All these risk factors can tie […]
Stroke – it can happen to children, too
When you think of strokes, you probably think it is something older adults have to worry about. But the truth is anyone can have a stroke at any age. Even babies can have strokes. According to Catherine McClung Smith, MD, “Strokes are not common in children, but when they do happen, they often are not […]
Are gum disease and stroke connected?
It’s important to have healthy teeth and gums for many reasons, but is there a connection to stroke? Alexandra Vezzetti, PA, said there is a link. “Roughly 25% of strokes are due to atherosclerosis, which is a ‘hardening’ of the blood vessels, in the neck and within the brain,” Vezzetti said. “Gum disease is a […]