Tuesday, May 29, 2007

Explainer of the Day- How a Stroke Occurs




"Stroke is the third-leading cause of death in this country, behind heart disease and cancer, killing 150,000 Americans a year, leaving many more permanently disabled, and costing the nation $62.7 billion in direct and indirect costs, according to the American Stroke Association"- Lost Chances for Survival, Before and After Stroke (NYT)

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