Stroke Statistics
- Every year, more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke. About 610,000 of these are first or new strokes.*
- Stroke kills about 140,000 Americans each year—that’s 1 out of every 20 deaths.*
- About 185,000 strokes—nearly 1 of 4—are in people who have had a previous stroke.*
- Someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds. Every 4 minutes, someone dies of stroke.*
*Statistics provided by CDC
STROKE
A stroke occurs when blood supply to part of your brain is interfered with or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting the oxygen and nutrients it needs. If this interruption is significant, brain cells begin to die in minutes. A stroke is a serious medical emergency, and prompt treatment is critical. Minutes, can reduce brain damage and further complications
-
More damage done to paralyzed left arm as a result of carelessness.on 2023-09-10 at 3:39 pm
Question: My husband suffered a stroke which caused his entire left side with no feeling or […]
-
Shouting, Confusion, and Anger After Strokeon 2023-08-28 at 3:42 am
Question from reader: My mom had a stroke about a month ago. Physically she is improving, but she […]
-
Cloudy vision after strokeon 2023-08-24 at 11:49 am
Question: My mother had a stroke 1 yr ago. It caused partial loss of vision on her right side. […]
-
Flaccid Paralysis After Strokeon 2023-07-27 at 11:08 am
Learn about stroke treatment for flaccid paralysis after stroke.
-
Vision Problems After Strokeon 2023-07-27 at 10:20 am
Answers to patients' questions about vision problems after stroke and treatment.
-
Symptoms Getting Worse After Strokeon 2023-07-15 at 7:35 pm
If you experience sudden declines or changes after stroke, you should seek medical attention.