Why should you call 911 if you think you’re having a stroke?

Because a stroke is a medical emergency—and every second matters. A stroke, often called a “brain attack,” happens when blood flow to a part of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Without oxygen-rich blood, brain cells begin to die quickly. The longer you wait, the more damage occurs—damageContinue reading “Why should you call 911 if you think you’re having a stroke?”