This Simple Acronym Can Help You Tell If You're Having A Stroke
HuffPost
Stroke is a leading cause of death for Americans — but there are clear signs that you can watch out for.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death for people in the United States. Most of those strokes are ischemic strokes, which occur when blood flow to the brain is blocked or reduced, Dr. Brandon Giglio, the director of vascular neurology at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, previously told HuffPost.
Strokes are serious and scary. They can cause lasting brain damage resulting in speech problems, vision issues, memory loss, decreased bodily functions and even comas. But experts say the faster you get your stroke addressed, the more likely you’ll be able to avoid the problems mentioned above.