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- page 2 Hypertension can also cause a second type of stoke, whereby an artery of the brain ruptures and causes a hemorrhage. Hemorrhagic strokes have symptoms similar to those mentioned above, and can also result in severe permanent damage. The best approach to this form of stroke is prevention by controlling hypertension with diet, exercise, and appropriate medications. In emergency cases, the hemorrhage can be surgically drained. Overall, stroke, is the number one cause of disability, and the third leading cause of mortality in Western nations. In the United States, there are presently over 4 million people with stroke, and each year 600,000 more people suffer a stroke. Strokes usually occur between the ages of 65 and 85, but can also occur much earlier. Men carry a greater risk than women for stroke, and African-Americans carry a greater risk than other races and ethnic groups. In conclusion, stroke is a common and dangerous disease that can be readily prevented and treated if its risk factors are identified early and if effective measures are taken by the patient and physician. It is important to remember that stroke is a medical emergency, and that it is necessary to get to a hospital as soon as possible. Michael
Moussouttas, MD
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Professor of NeurologySeton Hall University Neuroscience Institute at JFK 65 James Street Edison, NJ 08818  |
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