When a Stroke is Not a Stroke: A Case Study
By Chris Ebright
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Stroke is a significant cause of mortality and morbidity in the United States, ranking fifth among all causes of death.1,2 According to the American Heart Association, every 3 minutes and 42 seconds someone dies of a stroke, accounting for approximately 1 of every 19 deaths. Additionally, 62% of stroke deaths occur in the out of hospital setting. 3 A stroke classically presents as a sudden onset of...