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American Stroke Association<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. It is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts (or ruptures). When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood (and oxygen) it needs, so it and brain cells die.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Up to 80% of strokes may be prevented.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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What are the types of stroke?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Stroke can be caused either by a clot obstructing the flow of blood to the brain (called an ischemic stroke<\/strong><\/a>) or by a blood vessel rupturing and preventing blood flow to the brain (called a hemorrhagic stroke<\/strong><\/a>). A TIA (transient ischemic attack<\/strong><\/a>), or “mini stroke”, is caused by a temporary clot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more about the different types of stroke<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the effects of stroke?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The brain is an extremely complex organ that controls various body functions. If a stroke occurs and blood flow can’t reach the region that controls a particular body function, that part of the body won’t work as it should.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about how stroke affects the brain<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stroke Hero Toolkit  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What’s your Super Power?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A simple guide for educators, mentors, advocates, youth leaders and parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Become a Stroke Hero Trainer!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Explaining Stroke<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many people think a stroke happens in the heart, but it happens in the brain. Our Explaining Stroke booklet explains how a stroke happens, different types of stroke and how to prevent a stroke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Download our step-by-step booklet<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ways to Prevent a Second Stroke<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

About one in four stroke survivors suffers a second stroke. There are steps you can take to reduce your risk by working with your health care professional and developing a prevention plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prevention Checklist<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TIA and Stroke: Medical Emergencies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When someone has shown symptoms of a stroke or a TIA (transient ischemic attack), they require immediate medical attention. A doctor will gather information and make a diagnosis and begin a course of treatment depending on the cause of the stroke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about TIA<\/a>Learn the types of stroke treatment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stroke Family Warmline:<\/strong>
1-888-4-STROKE or 1-888-478-7653
Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. CST<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stroke.org\/speakwithus<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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