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- Q Should I call 9-1-1 for someone who has had or is having a stroke?
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With a stroke, time is critical. Try to determine when the signs began. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number immediately if you encounter someone who is having or has had a stroke, if you see signs of a stroke, or if the person had a... Full Answer
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- Q Why is a stroke called a “brain attack?”
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineSome doctors call strokes “brain attacks” because they have a lot in common with heart attacks. A heart attack occurs when an artery that delivers blood to the heart’s muscle becomes blocked. Starved of oxygen- and nutrient-rich blood,... Full Answer
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