Every 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke. According to the American Stroke Association, it is the fourth leading cause of death. Yet people can take steps to help prevent a stroke and to reduce the severity of damage once a stroke occurs. In this discussion, Dr. Ray Reichwein, co-director of the Penn State Hershey Stroke Center, outlines the types of stroke as well as their causes, symptoms and treatments.

• Visit the Penn State Hershey Stroke Center website for more information >>
• Read The Medical Minute: Solitaire for stroke – It’s not a game >>
• Stroke In-depth Report from the Penn State Hershey Health Library >>

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