Warning strokes can last for less than a minute but require immediate medical attention. SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY via Getty Images Strokes are a leading cause of death in the U.S., with nearly 800,000 ...

Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability, according to the American Stroke Association. "Stroke is injury to the brain from impairment of ...

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Carol A. Cates, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, is the chief nursing officer at Odessa Regional Medical Center. You can reach her via e-mail at [email protected] Every time I think about strokes, I think about ...