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    How Much Do You Know About Stroke?

    Strokes are a leading cause of death and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability. They are the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. Find out more about stroke by taking this quiz.

    1. What is another name for a stroke?
    2. An ischemic stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel to the brain.
    3. Which of these is a symptom of stroke?
    4. Which of these lifestyle factors plays the biggest role in increasing the risk for stroke in younger adults?
    5. If a person has an ischemic stroke, how quickly should the person be treated to minimize long-term problems?
    6. Which type of medicine is given to help prevent a stroke?
    7. Which of these may be a long-term problem after a stroke?
    Online Medical Reviewer: Southard, Chris, RN
    Online Medical Reviewer: Sudheendra, Deepak, MD
    Online Medical Reviewer: Turley, Raymond Kent, BSN, MSN, RN
    Date Last Reviewed: 5/1/2023
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    Southern New Mexico
    Surgery Center
    2301 Indian Wells Rd. Suite B
    Alamogordo, NM 88310
    www.snmsc.org

    Phone: 575.437.0890
    Fax: 575.437.0905
    Email: info@snmsc.org

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