Personal Injury Law

Stroke Signs In Young People Often Overlooked

By Levin & Perconti

Doctors May Miss Stroke Signs in Young People

According to the American Stroke Association, strokes are on the rise among young people and in the past decade there has been a 44% increase in the number of young Americans hospitalized due to stroke. While that is an issue in itself, doctors and medical agencies are proving they may not be prepared. Some providers still have the perception that the disease only happens in older people. This means younger people who suffer strokes are being swiftly dismissed or not provided the correct, quick treatments needed in a critical timeframe. For each minute that blood flow is interrupted, two million brain cells will be lost, leaving many younger stroke victims with significant cognitive or physical disabilities.

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Full post as published by Illinois Medical Malpractice Blog on March 16, 2020 (boomark / email).