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  • Stroke (Brain Attack) Part III - Ischemic stroke  By : kyle norton
    A stroke occurs when there's a problem with the amount of blood in your brain. The cause of ischemic stroke is that there is too little blood in the brain. They occur when the arteries to your brain are narrowed or blocked, causing severely reduced blood flow (ischemia). This deprives your brain cells of oxygen and nutrients, and cells may begin to die within minutes. The most common ischemic strokes are:
  • EMS Warnings Signs of Stroke Awareness  By : Jane Beckham
    Being able to identify the warning signs of a stroke and take appropriate and immediate action is vital to increase the chances of recovery and even survival for a stroke victim. The problem is for the person suffering the stroke they are usually debilitated and unable to call the emergency services.
  • Diary of a Stroke  By : Kerry Wood
    A stroke sufferer describes his seizure in diary installments. He relates his initial feelings of denial, his dialing 911, treatment by paramedics, methods of therapy and gradual recovery. He does all this in a tone of humorous self-mockery despite the seriousness of the situation. He concludes with a warning to others who might face the same life-threatening situation and offers himself as a negative example of what not to do.

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