Know the warning signs of a stroke so you can act fast
80% of strokes are preventable, experts say
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ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – May is American Stroke Awareness Month. Strokes are a leading cause of preventable death, but the lack of awareness, education, and resources are major barriers to stopping it.
Someone in the U.S. has a stroke every 40 seconds, and every four minutes someone dies of one.
Former national news TV personality Mark McEwen went from an all-time high to rock bottom after suffering from a massive stroke.
“When I woke up in the hospital and the doctor said, ‘You’ve had a stroke.’ I thought ‘Uhh ... what’s that,’” McEwen said.