Stroke: Prevention and Treatment
Internet URL
http://www.niapublications.org/agepages/stroke.asp 
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National Institute on Aging Information Center
Description
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States after heart disease and cancer. It is a major cause of disability among adults and a major factor in late-life dementia. The incidence of stroke is on the rise.