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2. Stroke presents differently in women than men. Here are 7 ...

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   Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in women, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Kamdar believes unusual and overlooked symptoms are a contributor to the ...

3. Stroke - Wikipedia

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   Having stroke in the past greatly increases one's risk of future stroke. Men are 25% more likely to develop stroke than women, [53] yet 60% of deaths from stroke occur in women. [233] Since women live longer, they are older on average when they have stroke and thus more often killed. [53] Some risk factors for stroke apply only to women.

4. Cerebrovascular disease - Wikipedia

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   The neurologic signs and symptoms must last longer than 24 hours or the brain infarction is demonstrated, mainly by imaging techniques. [45] Transient ischemic attack (TIA) also called a mini-stroke. This is a condition in which the blood flow to a region of the brain is blocked, but blood flow is quickly restored and the brain tissue can fully ...

5. Silent stroke - Wikipedia

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   A silent stroke (or asymptomatic cerebral infarction) is a stroke that does not have any outward symptoms associated with stroke, and the patient is typically unaware they have suffered a stroke. Despite not causing identifiable symptoms, a silent stroke still causes damage to the brain and places the patient at increased risk for both ...

6. Knowing the Signs of Stroke - AOL

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   May 19—(Family Features) Stroke can happen to anyone — it happens to more than 800,000 people every year in the United States. Knowing the signs of stroke and how to prevent it can help ...

7. A catchy way to remember the signs of a stroke -- and ... - AOL

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   Around 1 million Americans suffer a stroke each year and getting the victim to the hospital quickly is of the utmost importance.How do you know if someone is having a stroke?