Strokes happen in every neighborhood
Excerpt: ”The brain is a powerhouse.
But if it is bleeding or does not have enough oxygen, that is not good.
There are many causes of brain bleeds or poor oxygen flow to the brain. But a stroke is something that can cause both of these and impacts almost 800,000 people per year.
Stroke is the leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention or CDC. Many people are at risk of a stroke because of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, pregnancy, lupus and other reasons. Uncontrolled medical problems can increase someone’s chance of having a stroke.
The American Heart Association reports that one in three adults have at least one disease that increases the risk of stroke.”
