stroke

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What is stroke?

A stroke is an interruption of the blood supply to any part of the brain. A stroke is sometimes called a "brain attack."

Alternative Names:

Cerebrovascular disease; CVA; Cerebral infarction; Cerebral hemorrhage; Ischemic stroke; Stroke - ischemic

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Hi I'm terribly upset. My dad has just had a stroke. He's 72 and is currently in hospita...
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Is Universal Coverage Enough...No!!


by Lee Kirksey, MD, Sep 13, 2009 01:58PM - 2 Comments
Like many of you, I have watched intently as the heated debate regarding healthcare re...

Smoking, Hypertension Diabetes lead to Dementia-What's bad for the heart is bad for the Brain


by Lee Kirksey, MD, Aug 22, 2009 08:46PM
Smoking, high blood pressure, and diabetes may lead to dementia August 20, 2009 | All...

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by Lee Kirksey, MD, Aug 10, 2009 03:34PM - 6 Comments
Red meat has been conclusively linked to increased risk of heart attack, stroke and pe...

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