FACTS

1. Stroke is a leading cause of death for Americans, but the risk of having a stroke varies with race and ethnicity.
2. Know the warning signs and symptoms of stroke so that you can act fast if you or someone you know might be having a stroke. The chances of survival are greater when emergency treatment begins quickly.
3. A stroke, sometimes called a brain attack, happens in one of two ways:

Ischemic stroke—when the blood supply to the brain is blocked Hemorrhagic stroke—when a blood vessel in the brain bursts A stroke causes brain tissue to die, which can lead to brain damage, […]