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Important Links
- Maryland Brain Attack Center
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The
National Stroke Council is
devoted to research and education on the causes and effects of brain
attack (stroke), our nation's third
largest killer.

What is a Stroke?
A stroke is a “brain attack.” Blood and oxygen are blocked
off from reaching vital brain cells and the brain cells die. There are
three types of stroke; a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked by
fatty deposits or blocked by a blood clot, or a blood vessel ruptures.
A stroke can be fatal, or leave the victim with lasting debilitating
effects.

Early Warning Signs of Stroke
If you experience any of the following warning signs, call 911 or have
someone take you to a hospital immediately. Stroke is a medical emergency.
There are treatments that can help reverse the signs of stroke, but they
must be given soon after the symptoms start.
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Temporary blurring or dimming of
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Temporary blindness. |
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Temporary inability to understand
written or spoken words. |
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Temporary change in speech. |
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Tingling feeling around mouth. |
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Temporary numbness or loss of use
of an arm or leg. |
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Temporary dizzy spell, mainly if
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REMEMBER: Denying these dangerous symptoms can kill you! Get
medical help right away.
Following are some of the educational materials developed and disseminated
by the Council:
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Water - The Forgotten Requirement
Many of us are becoming more active, talking walks in
the neighborhood, working in the garden, playing sports,
jogging, and enjoying other forms of physical exercise.
While these activities are good for the heart, not to mention
the spirit, it's very important that we drink enough water
to prevent becoming dehydrated. Most of us don't pay enough
attention to our need for water. Failure to replace water
our body loses every day due to breathing, sweating, and
eliminating waste, can cause serious health problems and
can even lead to death if not treated in a timely manner.
This timely booklet provides important facts about our
need for water, how we can recognize the symptoms of dehydration,
and how to go about getting the water our bodies need.
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To learn how to obtain our educational
resources, click here »

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