What is a Stroke/TIA?

What Happens During a Stroke/TIA?

• A Stroke Occurs When Blood Supply to the Brain is STOPPED.
• Brain cells REQUIRE oxygen and nutrient-rich blood.
• Without oxygen, brain cells start to die after just 3-4 minutes.

2 Types of Stroke:

Like a drain clog, ischemic strokes happen when a clot stops blood flow to an area of the brain.

Like a burst pipe, hemorrhagic strokes happen when a vessel breaks, causing blood to leak into an area of the brain.

Why Should you Care About Stroke?

• Stroke is the 3rd leading cause of death in Monroe County, NY
• Stroke is the 4th leading cause of death in NYS
• Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death in the U.S.
• Stroke is leading cause of serious long-term disability, and of placement in nursing homes.
• Stroke reduces mobility in more than half of stroke survivors age 65 and over.
• Stroke costs money: $34 billion direct costs and 68.5 billion in indirect costs (loss of work productivity, job loss, premature mortality).