Despite the significant advances in stroke care over the past 25 years, stroke remains the fifth leading cause of death and the leading cause of serious long-term disability in the United States. Neurologist Dery Miller, MD, said there are two ways we can change these statistics – through stroke prevention and recognition of stroke symptoms. […]
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Brain aneurysms: What to know about this dangerous condition
An aneurysm is a weak spot on the wall of the blood vessels in the brain, which can cause severe damage – even death – if it ruptures. Neurosurgeon Jan Vargas, MD, provided some quick facts about aneurysms and what you can do to protect your health. “An estimated 6.5 million people in the United […]
Stroke and pregnancy: What to look for
Although stroke is rare among women of child bearing age, the risk for stroke increases three-fold during pregnancy and the postpartum period, with the early postpartum period having the highest risk. Neurologist Stephanie Paolini, MD, explained what to look for. Stroke symptoms during and after pregnancy Stroke symptoms during pregnancy may be similar to those […]
How to know if you’re having a “mini-stroke”
The term “mini-stroke” might sound minor, but it’s actually an important warning. Neurologist Forrest Lowe, MD, explained why. “When people refer to “mini-stroke” they are often referring to a transient ischemic attack or TIA. The term “mini-stroke is not an actual neurologic diagnosis,” said Dr. Lowe. A TIA can be defined as a temporary loss […]
Does COVID-19 increase your risk of stroke?
A connection between COVID-19 and strokes has hit the headlines, but does the virus increase your risk of stroke? Quill Turk, DO, Southeastern Neurosurgical and Spine Institute, said, “Observations from the hardest hit areas like New York and Philadelphia have described an increase in stroke occurrence in COVID-19 infected patients. Notably, these tended to be larger, […]
Stroke and heart attack symptoms you should not ignore, even during a coronavirus outbreak
Worries about getting sick from the COVID-19 coronavirus are causing many people to keep their distance, even when they need medical care for chronic conditions or emergencies such as strokes and heart attacks. “We are seeing a radical reduction in the number of patients seeking help and many patients aren’t coming into the hospital,” said […]