Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, affecting close to 795,000 people each year and causing death in approximately 20% of individuals within the first year after the stroke. Dr. Beena Mathaikutty, Medical Director and Chair of Emergency Medicine answers some questions about how to spot a stroke and what treatment options are available.
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