What are the types of stroke?

There are three main types of stroke; each one of them results in different treatment and recovery therapies.  Ischemic stroke An ischemic stroke occurs when a blockage, usually a blood clot, in an artery prevents blood flow to the brain. The lack of oxygenated blood flow will make brain cells stop working, which is why […]

Stroke risk factors — what we do and don’t control

As with most diseases, there are elements of risk that we can control or do something about and others that we simply cannot do anything about. Below you’ll find information on inherent risk factors — meaning we all have them — and risk factors you can manage in order to prevent a stroke. Risk factors […]

Warning signs of a stroke

Understanding and being aware of the warnings signs of a stroke  — as well as acting F.A.S.T — could save a life and make recovery easier for the survivor. F.A.ST. stands for FACE, ARM, SPEECH, TIME: F Is one side of the face dropping? Look at their eye, cheek or lips to check for any unusual asymmetry […]

COVID-19 and stroke patients

The novel COVID-19 virus has shaken up our lives and with that comes more challenges when recovering from a stroke. In this article we will review what we know about the virus, how stroke patients have been affected, and what precautions stroke survivors need to take to be safe. What is COVID-19? This new coronavirus […]