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As May comes to a close and we wrap up stroke awareness month, it is a great time to prioritize health by participating in stroke risk screenings. These assessments offer

The gold-standard accreditation coincides with new technology in the hospital's Cardiac Cath Lab that can help predict and prevent heart attacks due to blockages in coronary arteries.

What is a stroke? A stroke is a lack of oxygen to the cells in your brain that causes neurological symptoms to occur. When you lack oxygen, your blood flow is interrupted. There are two kinds of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. An ischemic stroke occurs when there is a blood clot, blocking oxygen from flowing. A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel bursts, blocking oxygen to the cells. What causes stroke? A stroke can happen in both males and females but occurs more in males. As you age, you are at a higher risk for having a stroke. People over the age of 50 who have ot...

Lawrence General Hospital Recognized for Excellence with ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditation Lawrence General leads the region in cardiac care with Massach