Stroke myths

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Stroke myths, what to believe, what not to? Learn the facts here.

  
Myths                                                                    

• Stroke is unpreventable, WRONG: Stroke is largely preventable
• Stroke cannot be treated, WRONG: Stroke requires emergency treatment
• Stroke only strikes the elderly, WRONG: Stroke can happen to anyone
• Stroke happens to the heart, WRONG: Stroke is a "Brain Attack"
• Stroke recovery is few months, WRONG: Stroke recovery continues is lifelong

   
 
 STOP stroke through risk factor management!

• High Blood Pressure
• Atrial Fibrillation
• High Cholesterol
• Diabetes
• Tobacco Use and Smoking
• Alcohol Use
• Physical Inactivity
• Obesity

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