However, my brother and I prayed everyday for her recovery and she recovered. Not only did she recover, but she didn't show any after affects of having a stroke and lived for about 10 more years before dying of natural causes. I was very fortunate to get her to the emergency room in time.
Frequency of Strokes in the U.S.
Of the approximately 795,000 strokes that occur in the United States each year, about 610,000 are first strokes, and 185,000 are recurrent attacks.
Although the incidence of strokes has declined significantly since the 1960s, the strokes that do happen are just as severe. In fact, strokes are a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States.
Risks of Having a Stroke
The odds of having a stroke more than double every 10 years after age 55. More than two-thirds of strokes involve people over 65. If you have a stroke, the risk of dying from it also increases with age. 88% of deaths from strokes are in people 65 and older.
Women have about 55,000 more strokes than men each year, and women make up about 60% of stroke deaths. Race is another risk factor. African Americans, for example, are almost twice as likely to suffer a stroke as are whites.
Warning Signs of Having a Stroke
Everyone should learn the following warning signs of stroke. If you experience any of these symptoms, immediately dial 911 or go to an emergency room:
- weakness in an arm, hand, or leg
- numbness on one side of the body
- sudden dimness or loss of vision, particularly in one eye
- sudden difficulty speaking
- inability to understand what someone is saying
- dizziness or loss of balance
- sudden, lasting, excruciating headache.
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