Welcome to the Stroke Channel

Each year, about 700,000 people in the United States have a stroke. Over 150,000 of these people die as a result, making it the third most common cause of death in the United States. A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is suddenly interrupted or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts, spilling blood into the spaces surrounding brain cells.

 

Welcome to the Stroke Health Channel by eMedTV. On this channel, you will find a wealth of information on this topic, including articles about early warning signs, stroke causes, stroke recovery, and much more. Whether a loved one has recently had a stroke, or whether you want to learn about the various types of strokes, you will find the information you need here.

 

Many people begin their eMedTV stroke experience by clicking on any of the featured stroke articles located on this page. They may also begin by using the stroke health topics section on the left side to find a particular topic of interest. If you do not find the stroke information that you are looking for in these two locations, use the search box at the top of this page.