Conn. Unlike a heart attack, a stroke can occur without pain or discomfort, though it can be just as dangerous and life threatening. An April 5 th Discovery Series program at the University of Connecticut Health Center will help people learn to identify the signs and symptoms of stroke, and shine light on new developments in diagnostic tools and treatment. Advanced registration is encouraged. Support for this program comes from the UConn Health Center Auxiliary.
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the U.S., and the top cause of permanent disabilities.
The April 5 th program will begin with an overview by Dr. Fuller about recognizing the signs and symptoms of stroke, and the importance of emergency medical care. Leslie Wolfson, M.D., a professor of neurology and chairman of the department of neurology, will discuss new trends in the prevention and treatment of stroke at the Health Center. The evening will conclude with a period for questions and answers with all of the experts. Stroke occurs when arteries become blocked, or less commonly when arteries burst, cutting off vital supplies of blood and oxygen to the brain. For every minute that brain cells are deprived of oxygen and die during the stroke, brain damage increases and injures more of the brain.