The Stroke Center
 Stroke is the third leading cause of death and the number one cause
of long-term disability in the United States. Approximately 700,000
Americans will have a stroke this year; that's someone every 45 seconds.
Types of Stroke
- Ischemic Stroke accounts for about 83 percent of all cases.
Ischemic strokes occur as a result of an obstruction within a
blood vessel supplying blood to the brain.
- Hemorrhagic stroke accounts for about 17 percent of stroke
cases. It results from a weakened vessel that ruptures and bleeds
into the surrounding brain.
- Transient ischemic attacks, also known as TIAs, are minor
or warning strokes. In a TIA, conditions indicative of an ischemic
stroke are present and the typical stroke warning signs develop.
However, the obstruction (blood clot) occurs for a short time
and tends to resolve itself through normal mechanisms. Even though
the symptoms disappear after a short time, TIAs are strong indicators
of a possible major stroke. Steps should be taken immediately
to prevent a stroke.
For more information about the Stroke Center at The Miriam Hospital,
please call 401-793-5533.
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