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A stroke occurs every 40 seconds in America. They range from barely noticeable to massive and deadly. Every four minutes someone dies from stroke and it stands as the leading cause of disability in the United States. What exactly is a stroke and why do people have them? What are the most common symptoms and why is it so important to get immediate medical attention? Why do African-Americans have the highest rate of stroke?
In September, ideastream in collaboration with The Plain Dealer, NetWellness and WKYC Channel 3 News will launch Surviving Stroke, a multiple media exploration of this perplexing and often unrecognized health threat.
This special coverage will examine how a clot busting drug and GPS-like mapping technology have helped revolutionize stroke survival. Coverage will also explore the future of stroke treatment and prevention including brain cooling, and stem cells.
View Surviving Stroke On-Demand
Chapter 1: Introduction to Bill Forester and Stroke
Meet Bill Forester, who suffered a massive stroke at age 51, and understand what happens to the brain during a stroke.
Chapter 2: Unclogging Blocked Arteries
Watch a team of doctors at a comprehensive stroke center use clot-busting drugs and devices to restore blood flow to the brain and find out what happened in Bill Forester’s case.
Chapter 3: Stroke Rehabilitation
Chronicle Bill Forester's journey through recovery and learn how the brain can remodel itself.
Chapter 4: Conclusion
See what Bill Forester is doing two years after his stroke, plus learn what puts people at risk for stroke.
Entire Program: View in High-Definition (HD)
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Surviving Stroke Resources
Surviving Stroke Coverage in The Plain Dealer
Surviving Stroke Coverage on WKYC Channel 3 News
NetWellness
NetWellness gathers together information about stroke anatomy, warning signs, treatments and prevention, including stroke-related conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and obesity. Learn more about what you can do.
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