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What happens during a stroke
A stroke is a very scary thing: A vessel carrying blood to the brain becomes blocked or bursts, leaving the brain deprived of the essential oxygen and nutrients it needs to survive. In the minutes following a stroke, brain cells begin to die.
Source: CNN.com - Health - February 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Knowing the signs of a stroke and getting help quickly can make all the difference, experts say
Getting help fast is essential to having the best results in the event of a stroke. Experts explain what a stroke is, how to prevent them and how to know when to call 911.
Source: CNN.com - Health - May 17, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Statins lower risk of deadliest kind of stroke, study finds
Doctors know that drugs called statins lower a person's risk of a stroke due to a blood clot. But a new study shows that the inexpensive medications can also decrease the risk of a first stroke as a result of an intracerebral hemorrhage, the deadliest kind.
Source: CNN.com - Health - December 8, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Up to 60% of stroke survivors may develop cognitive decline within a year
Up to 60% of stroke survivors develop cognitive decline within a year, and one-third progress to dementia within five years, according to a new scientific statement from the American Stroke Association.
Source: CNN.com - Health - May 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Therapy leads to senator's comeback after stroke
Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Illinois, walked up 45 steps of the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, marking a triumphant return to Congress after suffering a massive stroke in January.
Source: CNN.com - Health - January 3, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
My stroke recovery story
Este Osofsky-McGonigle's recovery from a stroke is "remarkable," says her doctor. Seeking help in time is extremely important.
Source: CNN.com - Health - May 30, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Stroke recovery: One woman's story
Este Osofsky-McGonigle's recovery from a stroke is "remarkable," says her doctor. Seeking help in time is extremely important.
Source: CNN.com - Health - May 30, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
'Remarkable' stroke recovery
Este Osofsky-McGonigle's recovery from a stroke is "remarkable," says her doctor. Seeking help in time is extremely important.
Source: CNN.com - Health - May 31, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Young women and stroke
Annie Cosgrove suffered a stroke at age 22 from taking a common medication. Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports.
Source: CNN.com - Health - June 5, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Stroke robs singer of speech
Luckily, the stroke primarily affected the Broca area of my brain. I say "luckily" because I can now sing with better verbal fluency than I can speak.
Source: CNN.com - Health - May 14, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Opera singer's stroke robs him of speech
Luckily, the stroke primarily affected the Broca area of my brain. I say "luckily" because I can now sing with better verbal fluency than I can speak.
Source: CNN.com - Health - May 14, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
'Stroke ambulance' saves lives
A new ambulance equipped with tools to treat symptoms of a stroke has already been credited with saving lives.
Source: CNN.com - Health - July 3, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mediterranean diet tied to lower risk of heart attack, stroke
The list of Mediterranean diet benefits is getting even longer. A new study found that a diet high in fruits, vegetables, fish and unrefined foods is linked to a lower risk of heart attack and stroke in people who have heart disease.
Source: CNN.com - Health - April 26, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Popular heartburn medications linked to higher risk of stroke
Proton pump inhibitors, including Prilosec, Protonix, Prevacid and Nexium, are used to treat heartburn, but may increase the risk of ischemic stroke, new research shows.
Source: CNN.com - Health - November 15, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
