Stroke Care
More stroke patients may now be eligible for treatment, but the first step is still up to you: Call 911.
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and the No. 1 cause of disability in adults.
The type of treatment depends on the type of stroke.
ISCHEMIC STROKE
happens when a clot blocks a vessel supplying blood to the brain. It's the most common type, accounting for 87% of all strokes. The treatment goal is to bust or remove the clot.
HEMORRHAGIC STROKE
is caused by a rupture in a blood vessel within the brain. Fewer strokes happen as the result of a rupture. The treatment goal is to stop the bleeding.