- Stroke is a condition that happens when the brain is blocked from the flow of oxygen-rich blood.
- Stroke (cerebrovascular incident) ranked 5th leading cause of death in Kansas; in 2018, 1,277 Kansans died from stroke.
- The American Heart Association suggests that 74% of stroke risk could be attributed to behavioral risk factors.
How to Recognize a Stroke
View a Fast Stroke Recognition Flyer (PDF).
Strokes Are Treatable & Preventable
Getting fast treatment is important to preventing disability or death from stroke. The time it takes to recover from a stroke varies - it can take weeks, months, or even years. If you have had a stroke, you are at risk of having another one.
Risk Factors
The major risk factors for stroke include:
Other risk factors are:
- Age
- Family history of stroke
- Race and ethnicity
- Sex