Stroke facts
Stroke is the third-leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability. Annually, there are over 700,000 new stroke cases in U.S., with 150,000 stroke deaths per year. However, research shows the public remains unaware of a stroke's warning signs and the need for immediate medical attention, even if the symptoms subside.
If you see even just one of these symptoms - even if it goes away - do not wait, call 9-1-1:
- sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body
- sudden confusion or trouble speaking or understanding speech
- sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
- sudden trouble with walking, dizziness or loss of balance or coordination
- sudden severe headache with no known cause
Stroke risk factors
Modifiable risk factors
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Non-modifiable risk factors
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- High blood pressure
- Cigarette smoking
- Transient ischemic attacks
- Heart disease
- Diabetes mellitus
- Hypercoagulopathy
- Carotid stenosis
- Other
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- Age
- Gender
- Race
- Prior stroke
- Heredity
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