Did you know that stroke kills twice as many women each year as breast cancer? And yet many women don’t rate stroke as a health concern. More women than men have strokes – and are more likely to die from a stroke. Stroke is the third leading cause of death and one of the leading causes of disability. By arming yourself with knowledge, you can help reduce your risk – and recognize the symptoms – of stroke. What is stroke? Stroke, sometimes referred to as a “brain attack,” occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted. Within minutes, brain cells begin dying: up to two million per minute. There are two types of stroke: •Ischemic: The most common, ischemic stroke occurs when blood clots block or plug a blood vessel in the brain. Over 80% of all strokes are ischemic. •Hemorrhagic: Hemorrhagic strokes are caused by blood vessels that break and bleed into the brain. Over 30% of stroke deaths are attributable to this type of stroke.
Posted on: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 10:58:42 +0000
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