Stroke: A Condition That Occurs Every 40 Seconds With Lasting Effects–Watch Out for Signs

It is largely preventable as over 80 percent of strokes can be avoided.

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Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States suffers a stroke. The condition is the nation’s fifth leading cause of death and a major cause of long-term disability. It is not only a sudden emergency but also a chronic condition with lasting effects and a high risk of recurrence.

While stroke cannot be cured in the sense of reversing brain damage, it is highly treatable. More importantly, it is largely preventable as over 80 percent of strokes can be avoided.