A study by the American Stroke Association surveyed 1,900 people to assess public awareness of stroke symptoms. Awareness and recognition of “F.A.S.T.” stroke symptoms – Face, Arm, Speech, and Time to ...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — May is stroke month, and fast action makes the difference. Dr. Arun Talkad, a Vascular Neurologist with OSF, told WMBD This Morning more about strokes, and how “FAST” makes the ...

One in six deaths from cardiovascular disease in the United States is due to stroke, and over 100 million people worldwide have had a stroke, which is a leading cause of serious long-term disability.

One-sided weakness or sudden slurred speech may be the first signs of a stroke. Doctors warn against waiting for symptoms to ...

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KWQC) -Every second counts when it comes to stroke. That’s the message from University of Iowa Health Care, home to the region’s only comprehensive stroke center, and a national ...

UC Health will cease operations of its mobile stroke care unit on September 19, citing high costs and low patient volume.

Today, more people are surviving strokes with fewer long-lasting side effects because of fast-acting treatments – medications ...

DETROIT – Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States experiences a stroke. The ability to recognize stroke symptoms quickly could mean the difference between life and death for the nearly 800,000 ...

*A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, either by a blocked artery or bleeding, causing potential brain cell damage. Symptoms vary depending on the affected brain area and the ...

Strokes are rising among young adults, often due to preventable causes like high blood pressure, smoking, and lifestyle ...

A >medical emergency, and recognizing symptoms quickly is critical to receiving timely care. "There's nothing a bystander or I can do, without anything available to me, to help if I see someone having ...