Tag: American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
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Health Matters: Stroke: Knowing and Lowering Your Risk
By Paul Kaiser, MD More than 795,000 people have a stroke each year in the United States, according to the American Heart Association, making it a leading cause of death and disability. But did you know that an estimated 80% of strokes are preventable, according to the American Heart Association? By knowing and lowering your…
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Princeton Medical Center recognized for achievements in stroke care
For the second year in a row, Princeton Medical Center (PMC) earned the Get With The Guidelines–Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award, which is granted by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) to hospitals that demonstrate a commitment to high-quality stroke care based on the latest scientific evidence. To receive the Gold Plus Award,…