Stroke causes are similar to those of heart disease, says Phaniraj Iyengar, MD, a vascular neurologist at Sunrise Hospital. In this video, he names high blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes as those primary causes.
There are different types of strokes. Learn what causes strokes, how to recognize the symptoms of a stroke, how good nutrition and exercise help prevent strokes, and why immediate treatment is crucial to minimize brain damage from a stroke.
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