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Home > Blog > May Is Stroke Awareness Month
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2020

May Is Stroke Awareness Month

Stroke, Brain, Blood Circulation, Anatomy, Head 

 

More than 800,000 strokes happen each year in the United States. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. and is a major cause of serious disability for adults. 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 brain become damaged or die. 

It’s important to know the signs of a stroke and get help quickly. Some of the warning signs include:

  • Weakness in the face, arm, or leg
  • Difficulty speaking
  • Vision loss
  • Dizziness
  • Brief loss of consciousness

A stroke can cause lasting brain damage, long-term disability, or even death.

If you think you or a loved one is having a stroke, call 911 immediately and note the time when the first symptoms appeared.

Anyone can have a stroke at any age, but almost three-quarters of all strokes happen in people over 65. Certain factors can increase your chances of having a stroke, like smoking and drinking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and bad eating habits. Up to 80% of strokes may be prevented by living a healthy lifestyle.

Taking advantage of these Medicare preventive services can help:

  • Cardiovascular disease screening (includes blood test screening for cholesterol)
  • Cardiovascular behavioral therapy
  • Alcohol misuse screenings and counseling
  • Diabetes screenings and self-management training
  • Nutrition therapy services and Obesity behavioral therapy
  • Counseling to prevent tobacco use and tobacco-caused disease (to stop smoking or using tobacco products)

  Resources:

https://www.medicare.gov/blog/stroke-awareness-month-2020

https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/communications_kit.htm

Posted 4:18 PM

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