Take Charge of Your Health - May is National Stroke Awareness Month

o help dissolve the blockage. In other procedures, the doctor may attempt to remove the clot. Research is ongoing to determine the best clinical protocols for endovascular procedures.

Experts tell us that the incidence of stroke could be cut in half with preventative health measures. Risk factors that increase the chances of having a stroke include high blood pressure, heart disease, elevated cholesterol, diabetes, sedentary lifestyle, and smoking. Accordingly, getting exercise, controlling diet and weight as well as blood pressure and diabetes, limiting alcohol and smoking are all recommended to minimize the risk of stroke. 

Adopting a healthy lifestyle, knowing the symptoms of a stroke and acting on them fast can save your life or the life of someone you love.