A stroke is a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death. Just like a traumatic brain injury, a stroke can have severe and lasting consequences if not timely diagnosed and treated. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke explains that there are six different types of stroke:… Read More
Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Strokes are the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. In fact, 130,000 Americans die annually each year from stroke. 795,000 Americans experience a stroke yearly, and many of these stroke result in long-term disability. A stroke is a brain injury. Our brains need oxygen. The brain comprises 2% of body weight, but… Read More
Acute Stroke Injuries
Stroke is a brain injury of which we should all be aware. If an ischemic stroke, or one due to a blood clot or embolus (a clot which travels from the heart or veins) occludes the arteries to the brain and lodges there, stopping blood flow to the brain, there is treatment that is available… Read More
Failure to Diagnose A Stroke
Strokes are a fairly common occurrence, particularly for those in high-risk categories. Strokes are the single largest cause of adult disability in the United States, and the third highest cause of death. Yet physicians routinely miss the warning signs and symptoms of a stroke. This failure to diagnose stroke is particularly dangerous, because unlike many… Read More