DUBOIS, PA– According to the American Stroke Association, strokes are a leading cause of disability and the fourth most prevalent cause of death in the United States. While most strokes occur in people over the age of 65, anyone can have a stroke, which is why it is important that people of all ages understand what a stroke is and what to do if they experience one. “Your brain needs oxygen to function, and it gets that oxygen from blood that is …
Experts warn that stroke is an emergency condition in which time determines the outcome of treatment. The World Stroke Organization warns that one in four people over the age of 25 will suffer a stroke in their lifetime.