Did you know that stroke is the third leading cause of death and the number one cause of long-term disability? The most common signs of a stroke are weakness on one side of the body or a speech disturbance such as slurring. These programs detail the signs, symptoms, rehabilitation and methods for preventing strokes.
TIAs: Mini Strokes with Big Consequences
A transient ischemic attack (TIA)—also known as a mini-stroke—lasts only a few minutes and the symptoms usually disappear quickly. But a mini-stroke can be a warning sign that a person...
Stroke: Risk Factors and Recovery
Each year, nearly 800,000 people will experience a stroke in the US. In this podcast, Dr. Andrew Naidech will explain risk factors--and recovery—from this potentially deadly condition.
Acute Stroke and Stroke Prevention
In this podcast, Dr. Bernstein will describe Northwestern Memorial’s comprehensive stroke center and ways of diagnosing, treating and preventing stroke. He also will explain why it is important to be...