Essays on Stroke

Stroke is the leading cause of disability in adults in the United States and the third leading cause of death. Strokes are caused by a lack of blood and/or oxygen to the brain. This lack of oxygen causes brain cells to die and impairs everyday…

Introduction: Stroke costs the United States about $34 billion yearly [1]. This figure comprises healthcare costs, medicinal costs, and also losses from missed work days. Furthermore, 87 percent of all strokes are ischemic [2]. An ischemic stroke is when an artery supplying blood to the…

Hypertension is one of the prominent chronic diseases in the world. One third adult population of the world suffers from hypertension. According to a report from global burden of disease (GBD), hypertension is the number one global risk factor for morbidity and mortality, pushing behind…

The chances of falling prey to a stroke are higher as you age. However, this shouldn’t become a cause for worry especially since there are some precautionary measures that you can start adopting today to protect yourself from having a stroke later in life. Here…