New research shows that what you and your doctor do in the days and weeks right after a stroke makes a big difference in how well you recover.
Most people think of stroke as an older person’s condition, but many younger women may be at risk of having a stroke—and not even know it.
In this video, Suzanne Steinbaum, MD, details the obvious signs of a stroke as well as the more subtle signs that are often overlooked.
Women can have the same classic stroke symptoms as men, but they also have symptoms unique to them, including fainting and hiccups. Learn more.
Women have specific risk factors for stroke, including birth control, pregnancy, menopause, hormone therapy and certain kinds of migraines.
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