Early treatment is vital to save the patient from having another stroke and severe, life-threatening impairments. Once the stroke is brought under control, the survivor may need to undergo certain medication or surgical protocol to prevent another stroke. Usually, doctors use several medications to decrease the likelihood of another stroke, depending on the location, cause […]

There is a general myth that stroke cannot be prevented, however, studies have shown that 80% of strokes can be prevented with healthy lifestyle choices. Stroke prevention is achieved through eating healthy, exercising, quitting smoking, avoiding (or moderating) alcohol consumption and avoiding usage of drugs such as Cocaine. Prevention of stroke is a long-term and […]