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A stroke is an event where blood flow is cut off from the brain and cells begin to die. Stroke is the seventh leading cause of death for American Indians and Alaska Natives, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Nationwide, 1 in 20 deaths are a result of stroke. Today we learn about the signs of a stroke and important risk factors. Has someone in your family been affected by stroke? What questions do you have about strokes?
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Guests:
Dr. Carolyn Badeer – neurologist at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center
Dr. Huy Tran – director of the stroke program at the University of New Mexico Hospitals
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