October 3, 2019
Stroke treatment: Remember FAST to receive prompt care
By uclahealth
Stroke is the leading cause of serious disability and the fifth leading cause of death in adults in the United States. The majority – 80 percent — of strokes are ischemic strokes, which occur when a blood vessel to the brain is blocked, preventing the brain from receiving the nutrient-rich oxygenated blood it needs to […]
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