Mary Washington Hospital
Free Stroke Information Packet

 

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Did you know?

  • Stroke is the third leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in America.
  • About 795,000 Americans will suffer a stroke this year, yet most Americans cannot identify stroke symptoms or risk factors. Many strokes can be prevented through risk factor management.
  • Someone has a stroke every 40 seconds, on average.
  • Women are twice as likely to die from stroke than breast cancer annually.
  • There are many manageable risk factors for stroke, including: high blood pressure, weight control, alcohol consumption, smoking, diabetes, atrial fibrillation and transient ischemic attack (TIA).  
  • It’s important to understand stroke symptoms and response. Time is a very urgent factor when it comes to stroke. Emergency treatment is available if a stroke is recognized fast and 9-1-1 is called. The faster a person having a stroke is taken to the hospital, the better chance of them receiving emergency treatment that can reduce or even reverse the symptoms of stroke.  
  • Stroke will cost the United States an estimated $73.7 billion in 2010.
  • Stroke incidence rate in African Americans is almost double that of Caucasians.
  • Use the F.A.S.T. test for learning to recognize and respond to symptoms — click here to download a flyer about F.A.S.T.
  • Link to additional materials from the National Stroke Assocation.

Find out more about Mary Washington Hospital’s award winning Stroke Center, or taking the online stroke quiz.