Take this quick quiz to find out your stroke and heart attack risks and whether you should see your doctor about them.
Stroke facts
In the United States, stroke is the third leading cause of death, killing about 137,000 people each year, and a leading cause of serious, long-term adult disability.
Approximately 795,000 strokes will occur this year.
Stroke can happen to anyone at any time, regardless of race, sex or age.
About 55,000 more women than men have a stroke each year.
Men's stroke incidence rates are greater than women's at younger ages, but not older ages.
African Americans have almost twice the risk of first-ever stroke compared with whites.
Two million brain cells die every minute during stroke, increasing risk of permanent brain damage, disability or death. Recognizing symptoms and acting fast to get medical attention can save a life and limit disabilities.
The estimated direct and indirect cost of stroke for 2010 is $73.7 billion.
Understanding Stroke by Allina Patient Education includes information that you or your loved ones need to know about stroke and stroke care.
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Diane Chappuis, MD, director of stroke rehabilitation at Allina's Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, explains how to recognize and prevent stroke symptoms.
Stroke care
More than 750,000 Americans will have a stroke — or brain attack — this year, and 160,000 cases will be fatal. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States, behind heart disease and cancer.
Through prevention, education and treatment, Allina Hospitals & Clinics is working to lower these numbers and improve a patient's chances of recovering from a stroke with fewer complications.
Mercy Hospital Certified Primary Stroke Center in Coon Rapids, Minnesota
immediate stroke stroke diagnosis and treatment, including clot-busting (thrombolytics) medicine
imaging and diagnostic services for determining cause of stroke and preventing second stroke, including 64-slice CT scanner with angiography and 3T MRI
Located throughout the Twin Cities, with a dedicated team specializing in stroke rehabilitation. Rehabilitation services available at Abbott Northwestern, Mercy, United and Unity hospitals (inpatient) or through home-based or outpatient services
If you or a loved one, is recovering from a stroke, it may feel like you are the only one trying to understand the immense changes in your life. Be assured that others have similar feelings. Support groups offer stroke survivors and family members a safe place to share those feelings, understand changes and enrich their lives. We have stroke support groups in Buffalo, Fridley, Minneapolis and St. Paul.
As one grows older, conditions like stroke can disturb the ability to function or cope. Allina Mental Health's Geriatric Psychiatry Program involves families as their loved ones are cared for in the safe settings of United Hospital or Unity Hospital.
When you or a loved one has many medical needs, trying to determine how to get help and what services exist can be difficult. Allina Care Navigation Help Desk is committed to going beyond your medical needs — making it easier to stay in control, maintain independence, have peace of mind, and enjoy life.
