Area residents are invited to hear University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics experts discuss stroke at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, at the Holiday Inn Conference Center, 1220 First Avenue, Coralville.
Harold P. Adams, M.D., UI Hospitals and Clinics neurologist, director of the division of cerebrovascular disorders, and UI Carver College of Medicine professor of neurology, and Thomas E. Fagan, M.D., UI Hospitals and Clinics pediatrician and UI Carver College of Medicine associate professor of pediatrics, will present, "Preventing, Surviving and Treating Stroke."
Each year, about 700,000 Americans experience a stroke or "brain attack." About 160,000 of these people die, making stroke the third-leading cause of death. It is also the leading cause of long-term disability. One-third of stroke patients are under age 60.
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted or severely reduced. Within a few minutes to a few hours, brain cells begin to die. Stroke also can be caused by bleeding inside the brain. This is referred to as a hemorrhagic stroke.
Prompt treatment could mean the difference between life and death. Early treatment also can minimize damage to the brain and potential disability.
Part of the "Health For Your Lifetime" series presented by University of Iowa Health Care, this program is free and open to the community. Pre-registration is encouraged.
To register, or for more information, go to classes online, or call UI Health Access at 319-384-8442 or toll-free at 800-777-8442.
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For more information:
UI Health Access
Stroke Service
Harold P. Adams, M.D.
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