Most strokes occur suddenly and can have devastating consequences.
Stroke is the leading cause of functional disability in the United States and the third leading cause of death. Although strokes occur in men more than women, women are more likely to die from stroke, which is the second-leading cause of death in American women. In spite of these unsettling statistics, there is good news. Strokes are among the most preventable neurological disease. Learning the risk factors and avoiding them is the best way to prevent stroke.