Stroke Awareness Month

Posted on May 18, 2014May 15, 2014 by TP Mechanical

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Stroke is among the leading causes of death in the United States and is a major cause of adult disability. There are two types of strokes that cause damage to the brain by stopping blood flow: ischemic and hemorrhagic. Ischemic strokes are caused by a blood clot, while hemorrhagic strokes are caused by ruptured blood vessels.

If a stroke occurs in the brain’s right side, the left side of the body and face will be affected, which could produce paralysis, vision problems and inquisitive behavior. A stroke occurring on the left side of the brain may produce paralysis on the right side of the body, speech or language problems and slow, cautious behavior.

The chance of having a stroke approximately doubles for each decade of life after age 55. Gender, ethnicity and heredity have also been found to be determining factors in the likelihood of suffering a stroke. However, there are preventive measures you can take to reduce your risk of stroke, including eating a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight, getting enough exercise, reducing alcohol consumption and not smoking.

TeleStroke “Robots” Could Help Save Lives

Posted on June 5, 2013 by TP Mechanical

This article discusses how specialist such as stroke experts are using a new technology to help save patients lives in local hospitals. Read more via When minutes count, this robot could save lives – Business Courier.

Am I Having a Stroke?

Posted on June 4, 2013June 4, 2013 by TP Mechanical

Do you know the common symptoms of stroke? Learn what they look and feel like so that you’ll know when to get emergency help.

By Diana Rodriguez | Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH | Source EverydayHealth.com

The window of opportunity to successfully treat a stroke is short — about three hours — which is why every minute counts. Unfortunately, about 70 percent of patients who suffer a minor stroke do not recognize their symptoms — and 30 percent delay seeking medical attention for more than 24 hours, according to a study published in the journal Stroke. Maybe you think you can spot stroke symptoms in someone else, but would you know if a stroke was happening to you?

For symptoms read more via Am I Having a Stroke? – Stroke Center – EverydayHealth.com.