What is a Stroke?
Stroke is defined as an interruption of blood flow to a part of the brain.

Statistics

• 700,000 people suffer from stroke annually
• Leading cause of long-term disability in the US
• Third leading cause of mortality in the US
• The sooner treatment is initiated after onset of symptoms, the fewer the complications and higher level of functioning a patient experiences

Causes of a Stroke

• Blockage of an artery (thrombosis)
• Rupture of an artery (hemorrhage)

For more details on the University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center Stroke Center or to schedule an appointment, please call 440-285-7757.

If you think you or someone you know is having a stroke, call 9-1-1 immediately.