People at risk and partners or caretakers of people at risk for stroke should be aware of its typical symptoms. The stroke victim should get to the hospital as soon as possible after these warning signs appear. It is particularly important for people with migraines or frequent severe headaches to understand how to distinguish between their usual headaches and symptoms of stroke.
Time is of the essence in treating stroke. Studies show that patients receive faster treatment for stroke if...
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CausesThe exact causes of migraine are unknown. Doctors think that migraine may start with an underlying central nervous system disorder. When... Read more »
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PrognosisThe pain of cluster headaches can be intolerable. In fact, a higher-than-average rate of suicide has been reported in men with these... Read more »
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PrognosisHeart attacks may be rapidly fatal, evolve into a chronic disabling condition, or lead to full recovery. The long-term prognosis for both... Read more »
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Over the past decades, heart disease rates declined in both men and women as they... Read more »
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PrognosisStroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide. Mortality rates are declining, however. Over 75% of patients survive a first stroke... Read more »