06/08/2026
Knowing the signs of a stroke is the first step in stroke prevention. A stroke, sometimes called a "brain attack," occurs when blood flow to an area in the brain is cut off. The brain cells, deprived of the oxygen and glucose they need to survive, die. If a stroke is not caught early, permanent brain damage or death can result. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. It's also one of the top causes of disability. https://wb.md/3PJB6YB