Health Matters: Television for Life

Stroke: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Season 14 Episode 12 | 58m 47s

Stroke is among the leading cause of death in the US and Canada. Midlife women are twice as likely as men to have strokes! Our expert panel explains how you can lower your risk of stroke, and how early treatment reduces the disability after a stroke.

Aired: 09/22/16 | Rating: TV-G

Production funding provided by Providence Health Care

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• Providence Tele-Stroke Network

  Clip: S14 Ep12 | 1m 57s

• STROKE Sept. 22

  Preview: S14 Ep12 | 30s

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