$Unique_ID{BRK01809} $Pretitle{} $Title{Stroke} $Subject{Stroke strokes cause causes causing die died dead death deaths cerebrovascular accident accidents rupture ruptured ruptures blood vessel vessels brain clot clots clotting artery arteries circulation tissue tissues cell cells prevent preventing prevention preventions inform information informative pamphlet pamphlets literature warn Warning sign Signs signal signals Risk risks brochure Brochures} $Volume{} $Log{} Copyright (c) 1993 Tribune Media Services, Inc. A Resource About Stroke ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The tragedy of stroke is known to all as it strikes suddenly, usually without warning, causing disability and death. Also known as "cerebrovascular accident," it is the most common cause or neurologic disability and the third leading cause of death in the United States. Stroke may be the result of a sudden rupture of a blood vessel in the brain or a clot in an artery that blocks the circulation of vital blood flow to the sensitive brain tissue, bringing about the death of these cells. The more you know about stroke, the better able you will be to do something about it, preventing it from occurring and saving a most important life, your own. Two informative pamphlets are available, "Know The Warning Signs of Stroke", and "Stroke Risk Reduction". They are available without charge upon request. Write to: Stroke Brochures, Syntex Labs, 3401 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94303 for your copies. Then take the time to study them carefully and put their recommendations to work for you. It could save your life. ---------------- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical problem.