Stroke & Aneurysm : Is there a difference?
Both a stroke and an aneurysm that bursts can come on suddenly without any warning. The symptoms will vary. The kind of emergency...
Are you at risk of a stroke?
Who are at risk of getting a stroke? A stroke is what happens when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted. The result is oxygen...
Possible complication of stroke
A stroke can sometimes cause temporary or permanent disabilities, depending on how long the brain lacks blood flow and which part was...
Top cause of death in the Philippines : Stroke
According to World Health Organizations (WHO); Cardiovascular disease is the number 1 cause of death throughout the world. The disease...
Are Hemorrhagic Stroke common in the Philippines?
Hemorrhagic strokes are less common, in fact only 15 percent of all strokes are hemorrhagic, but they are responsible for about 40...
Stroke is definitely a medical emergency
Stroke is a "Brain attack". It occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted or severely reduced, depriving brain...
Hypertension & Brain Damage
High blood pressure (hypertension) can quietly damage your body for years before symptoms develop. Left uncontrolled, you may wind up...
Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke?
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is a type of irregular heartbeat, often caused when the two upper chambers of the heart beat unpredictably and...