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What Are The Communication Risks Of Stroke Patients?
- Stroke Risk Factors - Heart Disease and Stroke
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Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide. Mortality rates are declining, however. Over 75% of patients survive a first stroke during the first year, and over half survive beyond 5 years.
Severity of an Ischemic Versus Hemorrhagic Stroke
People who suffer ischemic strokes have a much better chance for survival than those who experience hemorrhagic strokes. Among the ischemic stroke categories, the greatest dangers are posed by embolic strokes, followed by thrombotic and...
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