Most strokes happen in the brain, but they also can occur in the eye or spinal cord. Though rare, these strokes, just like those in the brain, are serious and require immediate medical attention.
We are looking for our 2024 Real Women Class of Survivors! These heart disease and stroke survivors are ambassadors for the Go Red for Women movement and empower women to know their No. 1 health threat – cardiovascular disease.
The Support Network is a free, safe and trusted online community where stroke survivors and caregivers support each other. Join us to ask questions, share experiences, get emotional support, and connect with others like you.
If you have been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, you're five times more likely to have a stroke as a result of your condition. Connect with others at MyAFibExperience® and find support and resources to help you manage AFib.