Anyone who has a stroke needs immediate hospitalization, possibly including intensive care and life support. Unfortunately, there is no known cure for a stroke. Each year more than 750,000 Americans have a stroke. The estimated cost of strokes to the nation each year is 30 billion dollars. It is the leading cause of disability in the United States.
Stroke is the leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States.
In the United States, a person suffers a stroke about every 53 seconds, and every 3.3 minutes someone dies of a stroke. 2 out of 1,000 people suffer from emphysema. Always check with your doctor if you have any questions or concerns about a specific condition.