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Staying A Stroke Ahead: Recognizing the Urgency in Strokes

May 21, 2025

Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get enough attention as it should–strokes. While common, strokes are extremely serious and often life-threatening if not treated immediately. In this article, we’re going to break down what causes strokes, how to recognize early signs, and what steps to take if an emergency arises. Here at Surepoint Emergency Center, we’re always ready to act fast when emergencies like these happen. What is a...

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Did you know AFib makes you 5x more likely to have a stroke?

August 26, 2024

What is a Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)? According to The American Heart Association, Atrial fibrillation is a quivering or irregular heartbeat, or arrhythmia. Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib or AF, can lead to blood clots, heart failure, and increases the risk of stroke by five times, as well as other heart-related complications. What is a Stroke? Uniquely, a stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery, or a blood...

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What is a Stroke and Are You at Risk?

March 7, 2019

What is a Stroke? Uniquely, a stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery, or a blood vessel breaks and interrupts blood flow to the brain, causing cells in your brain to die. Furthermore, it can cause difficulties in speech, movement, and memory. In addition, strokes may cause death. According to the CDC, stroke is the 5th leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. Therefore about 795,000...

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