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The term "brain attack" sounds serious, and that's exactly how it should sound. This term is often used for what is more commonly called a stroke. This serious medical condition occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted (either from blockage or rupture of blood vessels), and brain tissue dies. Patients experiencing brain attack can be affected in a number of ways, including paralysis, loss of speech, loss of memory - and even death.

Brain attacks - or strokes - are our nation's third leading killer and the leading cause of adult disability. The ailment strikes as many as 700,000 Americans a year, killing over 200,000 and permanently impairing hundreds of thousan NetWellness Article (More)


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  • American Stroke Association
  • National Stroke Association
  • Stroke (Merck Manual)

  • The Body

  • About Stroke OSU Article
  • Brain Attack/Stroke: Risk Factors NetWellness Article
  • Stroke (Cerebral Vascular Accident) MedlinePlus
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  • Complications

  • Control the Risk of Stroke in Women NetWellness Article
  • Pregnancy Complications May Increase Stroke Risk NetWellness Article
  • Swallowing Problems NetWellness Article
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  • Symptoms and Tests

  • What Does Small Vessel Ischemic Disease Mean on My MRI? NetWellness Article
  • Brain Attack/Stroke: Know the Warning Signs NetWellness Article
  • Risk Factors for Stroke OSU Article
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  • Treatment

  • Brain Attack/Stroke Treatments NetWellness Article
  • Carotid Artery Stenting NetWellness Article
  • Recovery and Rehabilitation (National Stroke Association)
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  • Staying Healthy

  • Make the Link! Diabetes, Heart Disease and Stroke (American Diabetes Association)
  • Brain Basics: Preventing Strokes (National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke)
  • Carotid Artery Stenting NetWellness Article
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