What Is an Ischemic Stroke?
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7. How Common Are Ischemic Strokes?
Overall, strokes of any kind are the fifth most common cause of death for people in the United States. They are also a leading cause of disability among older adults. According to a report from the American Heart Association, about 795,000 people in the US experience strokes every year. 3Edward C Jauch, M. (2020, June 22). Ischemic Stroke. Retrieved November 03, 2020, from https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1916852-overview Furthermore, the CDC claims that at least one person has a stroke approximately every 40 seconds.
Ischemic strokes are the most common type, and they make up approximately 82-92% of stroke incidents in the US.3Edward C Jauch, M. (2020, June 22). Ischemic Stroke. Retrieved November 03, 2020, from https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1916852-overview
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