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Call 911 for heart attack or stroke symptoms, or just drive to the ER? What doctors say you should do
Dr. Ameera Haamid, the associate emergency medical services medical director of the Chicago South EMS System, agreed that people should always call 911 when they're having heart attack or stroke ...
Woman suffers stroke on social media during a live session, saved miraculously: Early signs of stroke that go unnoticed
Kristie Kaluza, a TikTok user, experienced a stroke during a live session. She lost speech control and felt tremors. Her ...
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What is a stroke, and who is most at risk?
A stroke, sometimes called a brain attack, occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or ruptures. When that happens, parts of the brain ...
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Persistently High Stroke Risk Seen After TIA, Minor Stroke
The risk for subsequent stroke is persistently high for patients who have had a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or minor stroke.
Scientists issue stroke 'wake-up call' as major risk factor uncovered for serious disease
A post-TIA stroke occurs following a transient ischemic attack (TIA), or "mini-stroke," where a temporary interruption of ...
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Health & Wellness 2025 | When minutes count: Franciscan Hospital’s Acute Stroke Ready designation is a lifesaver for stroke victims
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is now designated as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital by the Illinois Department of Public ...