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DEAR DOCTOR K: What are the warning signs of stroke? Why is it important to be able to recognizethem?
DEAR READER: Nothing makes me sadder than to see someone suffer a stroke that could have been avoided. Not all strokes can be avoided, but many produce warning symptoms that can trigger preventive actions if they arerecognized.
A stroke occurs when an injury to a blood vessel deprives a part of the brain of its constant blood supply. As a result, brain cells can die, taking with them the ability to move, speak, feel orthink.
If the brain
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DEAR DOCTOR K: What are the warning signs of stroke? Why is it important to be able to recognizethem?
DEAR READER: Nothing makes me sadder than to see someone suffer a stroke that could have been avoided. Not all strokes can be avoided, but many produce warning symptoms that can trigger preventive actions if they arerecognized.
A stroke occurs when an injury to a blood vessel deprives a part of the brain of its constant blood supply. As a result, brain cells can die, taking with them the ability to move, speak, feel orthink.
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Ask Dr. K: The sooner the better for stroke treatment - Tue, 17 Jun 2014 PST