Would you recognize a stroke if someone you knew or you were having one? Do you know what at TIA is? What are the different types of strokes? Can children have strokes?
A stroke in medical speak is called a cerebral vascular accident, or a CVA. CVAs can happen to anyone at any time, including children – although it’s not common. Strokes can be very mild and passing or they can be devastatingly severe. But despite all the differences, strokes are something that should always be taken seriously.
What is a stroke?

b5media has set up, “Heart Matters,” charity donation drive with the American Heart & Stroke Association during the month of February, American Heart Health month. 
                                       Why should Alzheimer’s Notes be concerned about heart health?  Many Alzheimer’s victims do have some form of heart condition.  Often their deteriorating memory can be a combination of stroke, TIAs (transient ischemic attach) and Alzheimer’s.
                                                             It appeared that my mother suffered from tia’s, sometimes called “mini strokes.”  These are caused by insufficient blood supply to the brain.  The victim may be unable to speak for awhile or will have very slurred speech.  It also can cause weakness, inability …read more