The Dependency SeriesStroke, CVA & brain injury
40 sec Someone in the U.S. has a stroke about every 40 seconds
More than 795,000 Americans have a stroke each year
More than 795,000 Americans have a stroke every year, about one every 40 seconds. Stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability, and for many families it's the moment care needs change overnight.
Our free white paper covers the types of stroke, warning signs including mini-strokes (TIAs), rehabilitation, what Medicare covers after a stroke, and how families plan for the care that follows.
Source: CDC, via The Dependency Series stroke paper