Strokes are one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. In fact, someone has a stroke every 40 seconds.
Luckily, there are lifestyle changes you can make to reduce your risk of having a stroke. Cleveland Clinic stroke neurologist Zeshaun Khawaja, MD, explains common stroke causes, warning signs, and treatment—and how best to prevent this life-threatening condition.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:14 What is a stroke?
0:36 What are the types of stroke?
1:12 What are the risk factors for strokes?
2:17 What happens if you think you are having a stroke?
2:50 What are common treatments for a stroke?
3:39 How can you prevent strokes?
Resources:
Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics - 2020 Update, American Heart Association: [ Ссылка ]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics, Underlying Cause of Death 1999-2018, Multiple Cause of Death Files: [ Ссылка ] and [ Ссылка ]
The information in this video is accurate as of 9.24.21 and is for information purposes only. Consult your local medical authority or your healthcare practitioner for advice.
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