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Health and Wellness | November 29, 2023
Can Young Women Have a Stroke?
Though rare, young women can get a stroke. Certain medicines, smoking, migraines and pregnancy can raise the risk. Learn what you can do.
Health and Wellness | May 1, 2023
Act Fast to Stop a Stroke
Every year 800,000 people suffer a stroke in the US. Learn the warning signs for stroke symptoms. Learn the acronym BE FAST.
Health and Wellness | May 16, 2022
What Are the Best Foods for Brain Health?
Learn about the Mediterranean, DASH and MIND diets and why they are considered healthy eating patterns and good for brain performance.
Health and Wellness | October 14, 2020
What Are The Signs That I’m Having a Stroke? (podcast)
When a stroke strikes, time is critical to prevent severe brain damage. Learn the warning signs of a stroke. Learn the BE FAST acronym.
Health and Wellness | October 8, 2020
What Are The Signs Of A Stroke? (video)
Know what to do in case of a stroke. Don't be afraid to seek emergency care. Scripps hospitals have COVID safety measures in place.
News Releases | August 6, 2020
All Scripps Hospitals Recognized for Excellent Stroke Care Again
For the third consecutive year, all five Scripps Health hospital campuses have earned the Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.
Scripps in the News | March 8, 2019
Scripps Neurologist Discusses Stroke Among Younger People
Mary Kalafut, a neurologist at Scripps, discusses how stroke can strike people at a relatively young age, such as actor Luke Perry who died at age 52.
Health and Wellness | January 30, 2019
Devices Now Able to Close a Hole in the Heart and Cut Risk of Stroke (podcast)
Dr. Matthew Price, interventional cardiologist at Scripps Clinic, explains how patent foramen ovale (PFO) is treated in people who are at risk of a stroke.
Health and Wellness | November 20, 2018
Stroke Types, Treatments and Why Time Is of the Essence (podcast)
Neurologist Mary Kalafut, MD, discusses the causes, symptoms and treatments for stroke in this podcast.
Health and Wellness | November 13, 2018
What Are the Causes, Symptoms and Treatments for Stroke? (video)
Mary Kalafut, MD, a neurologist at Scripps Clinic, explains the causes and treatments for stroke and why time is so critical when stroke symptoms arise.