The heart is a complex organ made of muscle that is powered by electrical impulses. Every heart comes equipped with what cardiac electrophysiologists (cardiologists who specialize in diagnosing and treating problems with the heart’s electrical system) like to call a ‘biological pacemaker,’ which is the heart’s natural electrical system (also known as the sinus node). […]
A stroke occurs when an artery that leads to or is inside the brain becomes blocked or damaged. A clot can block the artery or an artery can burst. This reduces or completely blocks blood flow to an area of the brain. In the South, stroke is the third leading cause of death and the […]
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. Would you know how to tell if someone was having a stroke? It takes about two minutes to learn the signs and symptoms: Symptoms of a Stroke Some include SUDDEN: Numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg – especially on one […]
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. According to the American Heart Association (AHA) Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics – 2016 Update: In 2013, on average – every four minutes, someone in the United States died of a stroke, making it the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. National Stroke Awareness Month is […]
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