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Tips to reduce stroke in the diverse communities
Stroke is the second-leading cause of death worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. In the U.S., about 800,000 strokes occur per year. Of all strokes, 87% are ischemic. This means they occur when a clot blocks a blood vessel in the brain and stops blood flow. The remaining 13% are hemorrhagic, where a blood vessel ruptures and causes bleeding into brain tissue."In the U.S., stroke has dropped to the fifth-leading cause of death, due…
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 10, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Stem cells for stroke treatment: Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute
Stroke?is the leading cause of permanent disability in the U.S., striking nearly 800,000 people each year. Hemorrhagic, or bleeding, stroke is particularly devastating, says?Mayo Clinic neurologist and critical care expert?Dr. William D. Freeman. ?In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Freeman outlines research he is working on that could help treat these patients. To [...]
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - September 18, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news