Stroke facts

Although stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in America and a leading cause of adult disability, many myths surround this disease. Test how much you know about stroke today:

                             MYTH                                                                         FACT    

MYTH: Stroke cannot be prevented.	FACT: Up to 80 percent of strokes are  preventable.
MYTH: There is no treatment for stroke.	FACT: At any sign of stroke call 9-1-1-  immediately. Treatment may be available.
MYTH: Stroke only affects the elderly.	FACT: Stroke can happen to anyone at any time.
MYTH: Stroke happens in the heart.	FACT: Stroke is a "brain attack".
MYTH: Stroke recovery only happens for the first few months after a stroke.	FACT: Stroke recovery is a lifelong process.
MYTH: Strokes are rare.	FACT: There are nearly 7 million stroke  survivors in the U.S. Stroke is the 5th  leading cause of death in the U.S.
MYTH: Strokes are not hereditary.	FACT: Family history of stroke increases  your chance for stroke.
MYTH: If stroke symptoms go away, you don’t have to see a doctor.	FACT: Temporary stroke symptoms are  called transient ischemic attacks (TIA).  They are warning signs prior to actual  stroke and need to be taken seriously.

     Learn more about Strokes using this link:

     http://www.stroke.org/understand-stroke/what-stroke