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Laguna Beach Local News
Stroke Awareness Month
It’s the saddest thing when people you know are incapacitated by stroke. Because May is National Stroke Awareness Month and a Laguna neighbor suffered a recent stroke, this column is dedicated to helping you know how to best protect yourself and loved ones.
A stroke happens when a cerebral blood vessel is blocked (termed ischemic, 87% of strokes) or ruptures (called hemorrhagic, 13% of strokes) causing brain cell damage. It’s a big problem: with roughly 800,000 U.S. strokes annually, it’s the fifth leading cause of death and a major cause of disability.